Category Archives: Petroleum history

John B. Kendrick and the Teapot Dome Scandal: A Historical Perspective

Posted on October 23, 2023 by ahcadmin

100 years ago, on October 25, 1923, the U.S. Senate Committee on Public Lands published its first report on the Teapot Dome scandal. The scandal stands as one of the most notorious episodes of political corruption in American history. Centered … Continue reading →

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American oil exploration and memories of western Venezuela in the early 20th century

Posted on March 14, 2022 by ahcadmin

My interest in oil narratives stems my own personal experience as a native of one of the most representative oil towns in western Venezuela, Cabimas. I grew up in the shadow of towering oil derricks and gas flares, understanding that … Continue reading →

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Digging into the Archives: A Peek at Petroleum Collections at the American Heritage Center

Posted on August 29, 2014 by ahcadmin

In 1857, Edwin Drake drilled the first oil well in Titusville, PA, a momentous event that ignited the birth of the modern petroleum industry. From the humble beginnings of Drake’s well to the expansive industry it has evolved into, our … Continue reading →

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