Scott Heywood collection, 1899-1969.

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Scott Heywood collection, 1899-1969.

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Business and personal correspondence from 1899 to the 1950's concerning Mr. Heywood's many business and political activities. Frequently referred to as the father of the Louisiana oil industry, W. Scott Heywood was also a state senator from Jennings. The collection also contains miscellaneous photographs, charts, and maps.

22.40 linear ft. (17 boxes) : ill., maps, charts, photos.

McNeese State University, Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7391596

McNeese State University, Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library

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Heywood, Dewey.

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Heywood Oil Company.

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Heywood, Clint.

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Heywood Brothers and Dobbins Iron Works.

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Jennings Oil Company.

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Jennings-Heywood Oil Syndicate.

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Heywood, Alba.

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Heywood, O. W.

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Heywood Brothers Transportation Company.

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Heywood, Scott, 1872-1950.

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Heywood Brothers brought in Louisiana's first oil well in Jennings area in 1901. Before coming to Louisiana, Scott Heywood was a member of his brother Alba's Concert Company touring the U.S. and Canada. Heywood traveled to the Yukon where he was a gold miner. He was involved in the oil business in California. After settling in Louisiana, he became involved in civic affairs and politics, serving as state senator from 1932-1936. Served on the state mineral board during the 1940's; first president ...