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https://aoghs.org/transportation/nellie-bly-oil-drum/
Remarkable Nellie Bly's Oil Drum - American Oil & Gas Historical Society
Dec 22, 2025 - Elizabeth Cochran Seaman, known as journalist Nellie Bly, owned the company that manufactured the first practical steel, 55-gallon oil drum.
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https://aoghs.org/petroleum-discoveries/
First Oil Discoveries - American Oil & Gas Historical Society
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https://aoghs.org/oil-stock-certificates/
Oil Stock Certificates - American Oil & Gas Historical Society
Jan 10, 2026 - Research resources, links, and a forum for learning more about old oil stock certificates, company histories, and U.S. oilfield discoveries.
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https://aoghs.org/petroleum-history-video/
Petroleum History Videos - American Oil & Gas Historical Society
Apr 23, 2023 - Updated links to videos featuring petroleum history. Oil and natural gas museums also have produced local videos and recorded oral histories.
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https://aoghs.org/this-week-in-petroleum-history/april-20-2026/
This Week in Petroleum History: April 20 - 26 - American Oil & Gas Historical Society
Apr 21, 2026 - This week in oil and gas history, May milestones of U.S. petroleum exploration and production that have shaped the modern energy industry.
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