Learning on ScreenMobil Oil Corporation
Profile
- Dates
- 1961-1962
- Role
- Sponsor
- Newsreels / Cinemagazines
- Mobilview
- Search
- Search for all stories where Mobil Oil Corporation is credited
Career
Following the break-up of Standard Oil in 1911 the Standard Oil Company of New York or Socony was founded, along with 33 other successor companies. In 1920 the company registered the name "Mobiloil" as a trademark.
In 1931 Socony merged with Vacuum Oil to form Socony-Vacuum. In 1955 Socony-Vacuum was renamed Socony Mobil Oil Company, then Mobil Oil Corporation in 1966 and finally Mobil Corporation in 1976.
In 1998 Mobil and Exxon agreed on a merger to create ExxonMobil, which was completed on November 30, 1999.
In 1961 and 1962, Mobil sponsored the cinemagazine, Mobilview, which ran to two issues, to promote the interests of the company in the UK.
In 1931 Socony merged with Vacuum Oil to form Socony-Vacuum. In 1955 Socony-Vacuum was renamed Socony Mobil Oil Company, then Mobil Oil Corporation in 1966 and finally Mobil Corporation in 1976.
In 1998 Mobil and Exxon agreed on a merger to create ExxonMobil, which was completed on November 30, 1999.
In 1961 and 1962, Mobil sponsored the cinemagazine, Mobilview, which ran to two issues, to promote the interests of the company in the UK.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobil; Accessed 22/5/2006: NoS Number 349862; Mobilview Number 1; Date released 1961: NoS Number 349866; Mobilview Number 2; Date released 1962.
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