Oil in Wood and Ritchie Counties, Historical Narrative

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
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1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Oil in Wood and Ritchie Counties, Historical Narrative, A&M 0271, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder)
Abstract:
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.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Oil in Wood and Ritchie Counties, Historical Narrative, A&M 0271, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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