Heywood, Alba, 1895-1921.
Heywood Brothers brought in Louisiana's first oil well in Jennings area in 1901. Alba was actively involved in the oil business there. Before coming to Louisiana, he toured the country with the Alba Heywood Concert Company, an organization of 50 minstrels. After leaving Louisiana, he settled in San Benito, Texas, where he played an important role in the organization of the city.
From the description of Alba Heywood collection, 1899-1959. (McNeese State University). WorldCat record id: 37236575
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| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Heywood, Alba, 1895-1921. Alba Heywood collection, 1899-1959. | McNeese State University, Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library |
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| associatedWith | Alba Heywood's Concert Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Heywood, Alba. | person |
| associatedWith | Heywood, Alba, 1859-1921. | person |
| associatedWith | Heywood Brothers and Dobbins Iron Works. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Heywood Brothers Transportation Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Heywood, Clint. | person |
| associatedWith | Heywood, Dewey. | person |
| associatedWith | Heywood Oil Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Heywood, O. W. | person |
| associatedWith | Heywood, Scott. | person |
| associatedWith | Jennings-Heywood Oil Syndicate. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Jennings Oil Company. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Louisiana--Jennings |
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| Businessmen |
| Minstrel shows |
| Petroleum industry and trade |
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Birth 1895
Death 1921
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