History

The history of Kirkpatrick Oil Company dates back to the 1920’s when John E. Kirkpatrick’s father-in-law Mack Blake purchased oil and gas royalties in Gray County, TX and Reno County, KS. After attending Harvard Business School and serving his country as a naval officer in World War II, Mr. Kirkpatrick was encouraged to set up his own oil and gas company that today is known as Kirkpatrick Oil Company.

The legacy of Mr. Kirkpatrick is not just his success in professional business. He and his wife Eleanor were the driving force in forming the Oklahoma City Community Foundation which has funded more than two hundred other non-profit organizations. The Kirkpatrick’s philanthropic work has included the Oklahoma City Zoo, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, and several civic organizations across Oklahoma.

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