Ralph O. Dietler papers, 1917-1974.

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Ralph O. Dietler papers, 1917-1974.

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Papers document Dietler's career and affiliations in the early stages of the crude oil purchasing industry. The collection contains military records, newspaper clippings, periodicals, photographs, transcripts of papers presented at meetings, and memoriams. Of special note is the transcript of an interview of Dietler conducted by Paul H. Giddens in 1970, which gives Dietler's accounts of his employment by Henry M. Blackmer, a Denver oil magnate who was embroiled in the infamous Teapot Dome scandal. Also included are certificates and awards, photographs, scrapbooks, and service pins and medals.

1.6 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Blackmer, Henry M., 1869-1962.

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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...

Midwest Refining Company

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Standard Oil Company (Ind.)

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