07/16/2026
From Our Collection: More Than Memorabilia
At first glance, these may look like simple pins, patches, plaques, stickers, and commemorative coins.
But together, they tell a much bigger story.
This collection of Dowell memorabilia offers a glimpse into the culture of an oilfield service company—where milestones were celebrated, safe work was recognized, and employees carried a sense of pride in the work they did.
Dowell traces its roots to Dow Chemical’s oilfield services division. In 1960, it became Dowell Schlumberger, a joint venture between Dow Chemical and Schlumberger that specialized in oilfield pumping and well services. Over the following decades, the company became an important part of the global oilfield services industry.
These objects weren’t created to sit behind museum glass.
They were earned, collected, displayed on desks, worn on jackets, tucked into wallets, and carried home as reminders of careers, accomplishments, and the people who worked beside them.
That’s what makes them worth preserving.
They remind us that the history of energy isn’t only about technology—it’s also about the people who made it possible.
Explore hundreds of objects from the Texas Energy Museum’s collection on eHive:
https://ehive.com/collections/206087/texas-energy-museum
