Texas Railroad Commission proration hearing

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20058465

Description

Texas Railroad Commission members presided at the Blackstone Hotel over the first statewide proration hearing ever held in Fort Worth, Texas. Among the attendees are two Fort Worth oilmen, C. J. Wrightman (left) and W. J. Rieker. They are shown sitting beside each other in the audience of the hearing. Both men are dressed in suits with vests. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, February 20, 1943.

Archival Date

1943-02-18

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1696

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Wrightman, C. J.; Rieker, W. J.; Chairs; Texas Railroad Commission; Legislative hearings; Petroleum industry