Prior, Frank O. (Frank Oscar), 1895-1984.

Dates:
Birth 1895
Death 1984

Biographical notes:

Frank O. Prior (1895-1984) was an oil executive. He began his career in 1919 as a laborer for the Midwest Oil Company in the Salt Creek oil field in Wyoming. He was general superintendent, vice president, and president of Dixie Oil Company (1928-1930), and director and president of Stanolind Oil and Gas Company (1930). In 1945, he became vice president for production, pipe lines, and purchasing with Standard Oil Company of Indiana, in 1951 he became executive vice president, in 1955, president, and in 1958, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. He retired in 1960.

From the description of Papers, 1915-1983. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28439160

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Subjects:

  • Oil fields
  • Petroleum industry and trade
  • Petroleum refineries

Occupations:

  • Executives

Places:

  • Wyoming (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • West (U.S.) (as recorded)
  • Salt Creek oil field (Wyo.) (as recorded)