Volcano, Wood County Historical Records, 1857-1964 A&M 1800

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 1800

Title

Volcano, Wood County Historical Records 1857-1964

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198649

Quantity

0 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 reel of microfilm

Creator

Volcano, Wood County

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 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Material relating to Volcano, Wood County, the center of a booming oil industry, 1865-1879. Specifically mentioned is the Stiles Oil Company, owned by William Cooper Stiles, Jr. The collection consists of articles, photographs, court proceedings, correspondence, and record books.

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Volcano, Wood County Historical Records, A&M 1800, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Court records
Matheny, H. E. (Herman Edmond), 1910-
Petroleum industry and trade
Stiles Oil Company
Stiles, William Cooper Jr.
Volcano.
Wood County (W. Va.)

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Volcano.
Wood County (W. Va.)