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[Telegram from Wililam O. Beall to J. W. Zevely - August 14, 1919]

Description: Telegram from William O. Beall to J. W. Zevely indicating his travels with "representatives of Gypsy and Cosden", his meetings with Zevely, and his arrival in Washington next week.
Date: August 14, 1919
Creator: Beall, William O.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Petition from J. W. Zevely to R. L. Williams - November 1917]

Description: Petition from J. W. Zevely, lawyer on behalf of the Sinclair Oil and Refining Corporation, to R. L. Williams, governor of Oklahoma, urging him "to cal upon the Secretary of War to furnish troops to guard its various refineries, tank farms, pipe lines, and its other equipment" against worker actions.
Date: November 1917
Creator: Zevely, J. W.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from George H. Flinn to H. F. Sinclair - May 2, 1917]

Description: Copy of a letter from George H. Flinn, secretary and treasurer of Booth & Flinn, Ltd., to H. F. Sinclair, requesting that Sinclair corporations pressure Carnegie Steel to increase steel production so as to supply Flinn with enough material to construct Sinclair's oil lines.
Date: May 2, 1917
Creator: Flinn, George H.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Telegram from M. M. Doan to A. E. Watts - October 1, 1917]

Description: Telegram from M. M. Doan to A. E. Watts providing a partially ciphered message expressed in telegraphic commercial code, including a request to move oil from Shumway leases in Kansas.
Date: October 1, 1917
Creator: Doan, M. M.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Priority Certificate for Carnegie Steel Co. - October 8, 1917]

Description: Copy of a priority certificate issued by the War Industries Board certifying that the production of steel plates for Sinclair Oil has been given priority.
Date: October 8, 1917
Creator: Parker, Edwin B.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Priority Certificate to Booth and Flinn - October 8, 1917]

Description: Copy of a priority certificate issued by the War Industries Board certifying that the construction of an oil pipeline from Oklahoma to East Chicago has been given priority.
Date: October 8, 1917
Creator: Parker, Edwin B.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from J. P. Manion to J. W. Zevely - November 9, 1917]

Description: Letter from J. P. Manion to J. W. Zevely providing a copy of a letter from James R. Harris, which updates the Sinclair Oil organization on the progress of pipeline construction in the Midwest.
Date: November 9, 1917
Creator: Manion, J. P.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from A. E. Watts to J. W. Zevely - November 9, 1917]

Description: Letter from A. E. Watts to J. W. Zevely, requesting an update on "the Muskogee matter", and providing a letter from W. H. Isom regarding "tank car deliveries".
Date: November 9, 1917
Creator: Watts, A. E.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Edwin H. Chandler to Gabe E. Parker - July 18, 1917]

Description: Letter from Edwin H. Chandler to Cabo E. Parker, superintendent for the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee, Oklahoma, describing the organization and scope of the Sinclair Oil and Gas Company.
Date: July 18, 1917
Creator: Chandler, Edwin H.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Edwin H. Chandler to H. F. Sinclair - August 6, 1917]

Description: Letter from Edwin H. Chandler to H. F. Sinclair, providing letters from Gabe E. Parker, superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, that discuss their investigation into the Sinclair Oil enterprise in Oklahoma, with Chandler speculating involvement from the Interior Department.
Date: August 6, 1917
Creator: Chandler, Edwin H.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Edwin H. Chandler to H. F. Sinclair - August 6, 1917, Carbon Copy]

Description: Letter from Edwin H. Chandler to H. F. Sinclair, providing letters from Gabe E. Parker, superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, that discuss their investigation into the Sinclair Oil enterprise in Oklahoma, with Chandler speculating involvement from the Interior Department.
Date: August 6, 1917
Creator: Chandler, Edwin H.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from G. T. Stanford to J. W. Zevely - November 12, 1917]

Description: Letter from G. T. Stanford to J. W. Zevely explaining the relationships between H. F. Sinclair's oil enterprise with Gilmore and Powers in relation to the Toxaway Oil Company, specifically concerning Sinclair's giving of extra Oklahoma acreage to the two New York businessmen, a transaction which Stanford insists is legitimate.
Date: November 12, 1917
Creator: Stanford, G. T.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Telegram from G. T. Stanford to J. W. Zevely - November 10, 1917]

Description: Telegram from G. T. Stanford to J. W. Zevely describing the federal protection of oil properties from strike actions in Oklahoma, with Stanford requesting to communicate with the federal government and local governors while keeping "matter of presentation... kept secret".
Date: November 10, 1917
Creator: Stanford, G. T.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from J. W. Zevely to A. E. Watts - November 17, 1917]

Description: Letter from J. W. Zevely to A. E. Watts describing his efforts to get the Governor of Oklahoma to request the War Department to provide troops "for the protection of the oil properties" against worker actions, and enclosing a petition addressed to the governor for H. F. Sinclair to review.
Date: November 17, 1917
Creator: Zevely, J. W.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Telegram from J. W. Zevely to H. F. Sinclair - November 19, 1917]

Description: Telegram from J. W. Zevely to H. F. Sinclair stating he has requested the federal government to station troops in oil production facilities to prevent worker actions, a request enacted on behalf of Sinclair Oil, Magnolia Petroleum and Prairie Oil and Gas.
Date: November 19, 1917
Creator: Zevely, J. W.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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