The fastest draw in the oil game.

The article discusses how Robert Orville Anderson built his business empire, which is centered on oil firm Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO). Besides being the leading shareholder and chairman of ARCO, he also runs Lincoln County Livestock, which is the largest cattle operation in the U.S., has stakes in mining and property development and among the leading philanthropists in the arts. Anderson's business acquisitions, business principles, business travels, his North Slope development and relations with associates are also discussed.