Ralph O. Dietler papers 1917-1974

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Ralph O. Dietler papers 1917-1974

Papers document Ralph O. Dietler’s career and affiliations in the early stages of the crude oil purchasing industry.

1.6 cubic ft. (1 document box, 1 F24 Box, 1 MPT Map Box)

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Standard Oil Company (Indiana)

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Blackmer, Henry M., 1869-1962.

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Midwest Refining Company

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Stanolind Oil and Gas Company

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Dietler, Ralph O., 1890-1973.

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A pioneer in the crude oil purchasing phase of the petroleum industry, Dietler was born December 31, 1890, in Denver, Colorado. He began his oil industry career in 1919 with Midwest Refining Company of Denver as private secretary to the director, Henry M. Blackmer. When Midwest was dissolved following its purchase by Standard Oil Co., Dietler moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to become vice president of Stanolind Crude Oil Purchasing Co., Indiana Standard's crude buying affiliate. He served Stanolind as...