Papers of Thomas Robert Bard (Addenda), 1866-1915.

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Papers of Thomas Robert Bard (Addenda), 1866-1915.

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The addenda consists of correspondence, letterbooks, account books, and other documents related to the business activities and political interests of Thomas Robert Bard. Subject matter includes the following: The Union Oil Company, its subsidiaries, and the petroleum industry in California; local and national politics from 1870-1915; Indian affairs in the Ventura County area; and land, development, and the growth of businesses in Ventura County.

Approx. 40,000 pieces.

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Bard, Thomas Robert, 1841-1915

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Thomas Robert Bard (1841-1915), U.S. Senator from California from 1900 to 1905 and president of the Union Oil Company, was born in Pennsylvania where he studied law. He came to California in 1865 to take charge of the large land holdings of eastern owners in Ventura County and was instrumental in the subsequent development of land and petroleum in the area. Bard laid out the town of Hueneme, CA, and was involved in many Ventura County business ventures. From the description of Papers...

Union Oil Company of California

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Hueneme Wharf Co.

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