Tag Archives: oil

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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Privy to Scandal: The Ralph O. Dietler Papers

Posted on March 29, 2018 by ahcadmin

One of the biggest scandals to ever rock the petroleum industry was the fraudulent leasing of United States oil reserves at Wyoming’s Teapot Dome, and the discovery of the Continental Trading Company, a Canadian corporation organized in 1921 to funnel … 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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