Owens, Libbey Owens Gas Department Records

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

All films are stored offsite. Please make an appointment prior to visiting.

Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for research access. Researchers must contact the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Owens, Libbey Owens Gas Department Records, A&M 3400, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1.43 Linear Feet 1 oversize records carton, 17 in.; 1 folder, 1 in.
Creator:
Owens, Libbey - Owens Gas Department.
Abstract:
Records and motion pictures of the Owens, Libbey-Owens Gas Department of Charleston, West Virginia. Includes: "Handbook of Functions and Operations" (1952, 117 pages); Employee Awards Program (1948); Company History, 1915-61 (6 typescript pages); letter regarding sale of company (1970, 2 pages); and 12 reels of motion picture film. Motion picture film includes: Tulsa Oil Exposition (1959, 16 minutes); Misc. (undated) honorary dinner for Miss Weber (1953) and OLO office softball team (1938); service awards (1948-1950, 24 min.); service awards (1951-1955, 36 min.); service awards (1956-1960, 40 min.); service awards (1961-65, 40 minutes); service awards (1966-1967); OLO company operations (circa 1938-1967, 3 reels documenting various operations and installations); picnics and turkey shoots (1938-1948, 2 reels).
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Owens, Libbey Owens Gas Department Records, A&M 3400, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Acquisition information:
Gift from Kohlbecker, Robert, 2002/03/16
Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard