Max C. Eastman papers, 1944-1964.

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Max C. Eastman papers, 1944-1964.

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Letters, documents, contracts, and newspaper clippings pertaining to the career of petroleum engineer who worked in the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve located in Kern County, Calif. for the Navy and, after his resignation, for the Reserve Oil and Gas Company of San Francisco, Calif. Letters include those signed by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal and Acting Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan. Also includes production graphs for oil and gas finds, stockholder meeting announcements, and correspondence with Occidental Petroleum. The job history of Mr. Eastman with Reserve Oil and Gas is included from the first letter inquiring for work until his resignation from the board of directors. The newsclippings detail oil and gas finds as well as career announcements.

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