Oil in Wood and Ritchie Counties, Historical Narrative
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0271
Manuscript historical narrative concerning the oil industry in Wood and Ritchie Counties authored by Dr. W.H. Sharp; it also includes technical information, such as depth of wells and number of barrels produced. The author comments on the prices and economy of oil at the time. The document mentions the towns of Burning Springs, Petroleum, and Volcano.
English
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0.01 Linear Feet (Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder))
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