John Klein Burgess
John Kline Burgess
L22
1920 - 1924
3 mss boxes
Manuscript & Rare Books Division
Indiana State Library
Processed by: Marcia R. Caudell, August 2010
Historical Note / Organizational History:
John Kline Burgess was born at Noblesville, Indiana in 1874. Burgess taught school in Henry County, served as clerk of the Henry Circuit Court. He assisted in organizing the Farmer National Banks in Newcastle, Mooreland, and Sulpher Springs, Indiana. He was also active in real estate and loan businesses.In September 1920, a group of businessmen from Noblesville and Indianapolis, Indiana formed a company to drill for oil in Knox County Indiana. The group members were Sam Fisher, Fred E. Heylmann, Albert R. Haas, W. J. McCullough, Dr. Joe D. Sturdevant, E. L. Sturdevant, Charles J. Offett, H. O. Cottingham, O. H. Bradway, Mrs. O. H. Bradway, John K. Burgess, O. R. Burgess, W. E. Longley, Dr. A. D. Booth, George Aikin, and E. A. Thomas. John K. Burgess was chosen to act as trustee for these stockholders to the agreement for oil and gas development entered into between the stockholders and E. G. Cottingham of Robinson Illinois.
Source:
Information found within collection.
Indiana and Indianans: a history of aboriginal and territorial Indiana and the century of statehood, Dunn, Jacob Piatt, American Historical Society, 1919, V. 5, 1948-49.
Scope and Content Note:
The collection consists of legal documents and letters between the company’s partners and the land lessor. Also included is correspondence with E. G. Cottingham concerning the drilling progress and receipts from drilling company suppliers.
Photocopying Policy:
Manuscript materials CANNOT be photocopied or digitized in their entirety. Photocopies and/or digital images cannot exceed 25% of a collection or a folder within a collection. In some cases, photocopying may not be permitted due to the condition of the item. Check with a Manuscript Librarian for other options.
Box and Folder Listing:
Box 1.
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Folder |
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1. |
1920 |
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2. |
January – July, 1921 |
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3. |
August – December, 1921 |
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4. |
January – June, 1922 |
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5. |
July – December, 1922 |
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6. |
1924 |
Collection Information
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Size of Collection: |
1 manuscript box (6 folders) |
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Collection Dates: |
1920- 1924 |
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Provenance: |
Unknown |
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Access : |
The collection is open for research use |
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Restrictions: |
None |
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Reproduction Rights: |
Permission to reproduce, exhibit, or publish material in this collection must be obtained from the Manuscript Section, Indiana State Library. |
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Language: |
Materials are entirely in English |
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Alternate Formats: |
None |
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