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Title: Hardison, Wallace Diaries
Dates: 1874-1912
Collection Number: 1
Creator/Collector:
Hardison, Wallace
Harrison, Waldie
Harrison
Extent: 14 small diaries and 1 monthly Time Book
Repository:
Santa Paula Historical Society
Santa Paula, California 93060
Abstract: 14 small diaries about activities in the oil fields, and one Time Book for 1908-1910
Language of Material: English
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Hardison, Wallace Diaries. Santa Paula Historical Society
Biography/Administrative History
Wallace Hardison was one of the founders of Union Oil Company. He was born in Maine, 1850. Hardison was an adventure seeker,
trying many pursuits: horses, citrfus, cattle, gold mining, before exploring for oil.
Scope and Content of Collection
14 small diaries and 1 mostly Time Book
Oil Industry
Union Oil Company