Inventory of the Philip C. McConnell papers

Finding aid prepared by Helena Ong
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Philip C. McConnell papers
Date (inclusive): 1937-1964
Collection Number: 62000
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English and Arabic
Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 oversize folder (3.0 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Diaries, correspondence, notes, reports, brochures, printed matter, maps, and photographs relating to operations of the Arabian American Oil Company in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the Middle East, and to Arab customs.
Creator: McConnell, Philip C.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1962.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Philip C. McConnell papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

American petroleum engineer; vice president, Arabian American Oil Company.

Scope and Content of Collection

Diaries, correspondence, notes, reports, brochures, printed matter, maps, and photographs relating to operations of the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the Middle East, and to Arab customs.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Engineers
Petroleum industry and trade -- Middle East
Saudi Arabia -- Social life and customs
Arabian American Oil Company

box 1, folder 1-3

Printed matter 1941-1964

box 1, folder 4

Photographs undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes photograph of King Ibn Saud by Bob Landry as mentioned in McConnell's journal, 1941 October - 1943 May, found in box 1, folder 7.
box 1, folder 5

Speeches by James Terry Duce 1951-1953

box 1, folder 6

Journal 1939 November - 1941 February

box 1, folder 7

Journal 1941 October - 1943 May

box 1, folder 8

Journal 1944 February - 1954 January

box 1, folder 9

ARAMCO - Planning Committee minutes 1943 December - 1944 January

box 1, folder 10

Memorandum 1958-1964

box 1, folder 11

Reports 1942-1945

box 1, folder 12

"The Short Term Economic Outlook," 1964 August

box 2, folder 1

Speeches by others 1948-1957

box 2, folder 2

"Historical Background Based on Interview with Mr. M. E. Lombardi," undated

box 2, folder 3

"The ARAMCO Enterprise: A Handbook for American Employees: Introduction and Part I," 1957 December

box 2, folder 4

"The ARAMCO Enterprise: A Handbook for American Employees: Parts II and III," 1957 December

box 2, folder 5

"The ARAMCO Enterprise: A Handbook for American Employees: Parts IV and V," 1957 December

box 2, folder 6

Maps 1942-1954

drawer I03

Maps (continued) 1942-1954

box 2, folder 7-8

Miscellaneous notes and correspondence 1937-1955

box 3, folder 1

"Graphic Summary: Middle East," undated

box 3, folder 2

"Middle East Oil Developments," 1952

box 3, folder 3-4

Oversize photographs undated

Scope and Contents note

Contains scenes of the desert and photographs of King Ibn Saud by Bob Landry.
box 3, folder 5

Posters undated