Wartime petroleum production records, 1941-1943.

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Wartime petroleum production records, 1941-1943.

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The series consists of copies of press releases, limitations orders, certificates and directives, preference ratings and conservation orders, and hearing testimony and statements issued by the Office of Petroleum Coordinator for the National Defense. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Harold l. Ickes was the petroleum coordinator, for whom Ralph K. Davies was appointed as acting coordinator. Also included is one print copy of the minutes of a December 8, 1941 meeting of the Petroleum Industry Council for National Defense, pertaining to formation of the council. These copies were apparently kept by the Geological Survey for research and statistical purposes.

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New York State Archives

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Davies, Ralph K. (Ralph Kenneth), 1897-1971

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Ickes, Harold L. (Harold LeClair), 1874-1952

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Petroleum Industry War Council (U.S.)

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United States. Office of the Petroleum Coordinator of War.

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New York State Geological Survey

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