Wm. G. Skelly, approximately 1921
Scope and Contents
A slide showing William Grove Skelly who made a fortune in the oil and gas business. He founded Skelly Oil Company in 1919. He helped organize the first International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa in 1923 and became president of that organization, a position he held for the rest of his life. He was a founder of the Kansas-Oklahoma branch of the United States Oil and Gas Association, then known as Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. In 1926, he purchased the Mid-Continent Aircraft Company and turned it into the successful Spartan Aircraft Company. In 1928, he led the fundraising to build the Tulsa Municipal Airport. In October 1928, he opened the Spartan School of Aeronautics. KWGS is named for him.
Dates
- Other: approximately 1921
Creator
- From the Collection: Settle, William (Compiler, Person)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
1 item : 1 B&W Slide ; 2.5 x 3.5 cm in 5 x 5 cm slide
Language of Materials
No linguistic content; Not applicable
Subject
- Skelly, William Grove, 1878-1957 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
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Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
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