Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred Citation

Charles E. Kolodzey Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information

The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 12/01/2009.

Processing Information

Accessioned and minimally processed in December 2009 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist.

Biographical Note

Information provided by the seller: "Texas Oil Industry engineer who designed and constructed the first offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: <a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Charles_E._Kolodzey">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Charles_E._Kolodzey</a>

Scope and Contents

Included are 32  diaries, 1947-1978 (1955 is missing) of  engineer Charles E. Kolodzey of Texas with entries of varying length and regularity.  The author mentions activities related to work, family and social life.  There are also photographs and slides of Charles Kolodzey from his work and personal life. Charles E. Kolodzey designed and constructed the first offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

Arrangement of Materials

This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.

Index Terms

Genre/Form of Material:

• Diaries

Topical Term:

• Engineers--Texas.
• Oil well drilling
• Texas--Social life and customs.

Additional Information