Bechtold, John Adam. Photographs, 1909 - 1950s. 1 linear foot. Location: 10:43. John Adam Bechtold was an executive of the Standard Oil Company of Louisiana and amateur photographer. He documented the establishment of the company in Baton Rouge in two photograph albums and collected approximately 135 loose photographs. Images include the early days of Standard Oil of Louisiana’s operation in Baton Rouge as well as scenes of everyday life in Baton Rouge. Mss, 5175.