Diaries and account books related to oil drilling in Ventura County, Calif., 1883-1893.

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Diaries and account books related to oil drilling in Ventura County, Calif., 1883-1893.

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Five account books and diaries kept by Charles Barnard while he was drilling oil wells in Ventura County, California. Includes a description of the first oil well at Devil's Canyon, excerpts from various drilling guides consulted by Barnard, and the names and addresses of Barnard's business contacts. The diaries cover the years 1889-1891 and 1891-1892. Also includes a printed almanac related to drilling (1883).

6 bound volumes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Barnard, Charles F.

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