The papers pertain to Blair's interests in the petroleum and refining industries, especially as they relate to the developments in Africa. The papers contain correspondence and reports, and the donor's arrangement has been preserved.

Account of the bringing in of "Busey No. 1" near El Dorado, Ark. in 1921, and of the economic and social consequences for the community, together with mounted photographs. Prepared by Mona M. Templeton as class project for University of Arkansas folklore class taught by Mary C. Parler. Includes typed transcript of interview with Anna Laura Dickinson as recorded on Folklore sound recording tapes, reel numbers 441 and 442.

Exterior and interior views of Waters-Pierce Oil Company, Fort Smith. 10 photographs, 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" to 7 1/2" x 9 1/2", by John M. Gannaway of Fort Smith. Views include offices, outbuildings, tanks, and draft animals used by the company.