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Gearhart-Owen Industries Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0167

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The papers document the activities of the Gearhart-Owen Industries from 1977 to 1982. Annual reports, brochures, and newspapers make up the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1977-1982
  • Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Biographical or Historical Information

Marvin Gearhart, a mechanical engineer, and Haroold Owen founded Gearhart-Owen Industries in 1955. The company was listed on the New York Stock Excahnge in 1976. The company opperated in 27 countries and had 13,600 employees by 1984. It was bought by Halliiburton in 1988.

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Extent

1.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A small collection of annual reports, brochures and newsletters for Gearhart-Owen Industries Collection.

Arrangement Note

The papers are arranged by date.

Physical Access Requirements

This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to use.

Source of Acquisition

Marvin Gearhardt

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Accruals and Additions

82-014

Title
Gearhart-Owen Industries Collection
Author
PH
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of North Texas Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of North Texas, Willis Library
1155 Union Circle # 305190
Denton TX 76203 US