The Story of Petroleum

Reel 1, an oil field is located, drilled, brought in, and pumped. Shows the Garber Field in Oklahoma. Reel 2 shows how pipe is laid and cleaned. One section crosses the Red River. Includes views of an oil camp and of a casinghead gasoline extraction plant. Reel 3, oil is distilled at a refinery. Reel 4, wax is removed from oil, processed, and prepared for distribution. Oil products are carried in tank cars, trucks, barges, and ships.

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Danse Fleur de Lotus

1897

Ballet Libella

Ballet Libella

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Charity Ball

Charity Ball

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The Pyramids (Overview)

The Pyramids (Overview)

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Jérusalem : porte de Jaffa, côté Est

Jérusalem : porte de Jaffa, côté Est

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Arrivée en voiture

Arrivée en voiture

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Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

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Dance, Franchonetti Sisters

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Sutro Baths, No. 2

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Cupid and Psyche

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Capsize of Lifeboat

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Cattle Driven to Slaughter

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Comedy Cake Walk

Comedy Cake Walk

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Driving with Greenland Dogs

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Leander Sisters

Leander Sisters

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Football

Football

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A Street Arab

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Statue of Liberty

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Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 1

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Little Egypt

Little Egypt

1896