McFarlin, Robert Martin, 1866-1942
Dates
- Existence: 1866-07-27 - 1942-08-11
Biography
American oilman, cattle rancher, philanthropist, and businessman who is best known for amassing a fortune by drilling for oil near Glenpool, Oklahoma.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Board of Trustees, 1932 - 1975
Newsclippings.
Cowboys
John Rogers papers, Undated
Personal and business papers of Tulsa lawyer, businessman, philanthropist and civic leader instrumental in founding the University of Tulsa's College of Law (which bears his name) and for many years administrator of the Chapman McFarlin Barnard trusts.
Leta McFarlin Chapman papers, 1918-1967
Collection of family photographs, memorabilia, and two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings from daughter of Robert W. and Ida McFarlin and wife of James A. Chapman. One scrapbook records the philanthropy of Robert McFarlin; the other deals solely with the death of Ida (Mrs. Robert W.) McFarlin.
Pauline McFarlin Walter papers, Undated
The Pauline McFarlin Walters Papers consist of news clippings and photographs regarding the philanthropic and family activities of Tulsan Pauline Walter, as well as a small group of books from her library.
R. M. McFarlin, Undated
A slide showing Robert M. McFarlin, a cowboy turned oil man. Owner of the McMan Oil Company.