Shoup, Oliver H., 1869-1940

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Oliver H. Shoup (1869-1940) was a Colorado businessman who began his career with the Colorado Springs Company and then worked as private secretary then general manager to Verner Z. Reed. He made a fortune in oil fields in Wyoming. He was the first president of the Midwest Oil Company; and in 1914, he became the first president of the Midwest Refining Company. He retired in 1916 from active participation in the oil business and devoted his time to stock raising and agricultural development in Colorado where he owned a ranch north of Colorado Springs. Active in the Colorado Republican Party, he was twice elected governor of the state, 1919-1923. He was also a director of several Colorado banks.

From the description of Oliver H. Shoup Papers, 1910-1925. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 80043710

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creatorOf Shoup, Oliver H. Oliver H. Shoup Papers, 1910-1925. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Correspondence and compositions collected by The Carl H. Pforzheimer Library, 1878-1923. Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Shoup, Oliver H. When Salt Creek roared, 1937 / by Oliver H. Shoup. Arizona State University Libraries
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associatedWith American Smelting and Refining Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Brauer Purebred Duroc Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Colorado. Governor (1919-1923 : Shoup) corporateBody
associatedWith Mclean, Edward. person
associatedWith Midwest Oil Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Midwest Oil Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Midwest Refining Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Reed, Verner Z. (Verner Zevola), 1863-1919. person
associatedWith Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Wyoming
Wyoming--Natrona County
Arizona--Tempe
Salt Creek Oil Field (Wyo.)
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Oil fields
Petroleum industry and trade
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Birth 1869-12-13

Death 1940-09-30

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