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Original vintage Frank Wheatley Pump & Valve Mfr. pipeline and oilfield equipment catalog from Tulsa, Oklahoma, dating to approximately 1943.The date can be closely identified from the company history printed inside. The catalog states that Frank and Tom Wheatley started their business on March 1, 1916 and describes that as being “twenty-seven years ago,” placing this publication at approximately 1943.The catalog includes an extensive early history of Frank Wheatley Pump & Valve, including a large photograph of founder and president Frank Wheatley Sr. It explains the beginnings of Wheatley Brothers, the development of the Tulsa operation, and the later separation of the Wheatley brothers.Inside are numerous pages covering Wheatley oilfield and pipeline equipment, including pumps, gate valves, check valves, plug valves, strainers, surge equalizers, tapping machines, welding sleeves and other pipeline supplies.The catalog also discusses the company’s wartime production and its manufacturing work during the early 1940s.The colorful blue, red and silver cover features the large Wheatley “W” logo and Frank Wheatley Pump & Valve Mfr. branding.This approximately 1943 catalog shows noticeable age and use, including cover rubbing, scratches, edge and corner wear, some creasing, handwritten markings and general handling wear. The interior remains very readable and contains a great deal of original company and product information.A particularly interesting piece of early Wheatley family, Tulsa, Oklahoma, oilfield and pipeline history.Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and contents.
