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[TEXAS OIL BOOM]. Archive of 6 Documents Plus 2 Articles Ab...
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[TEXAS OIL BOOM]. Archive of 6 Documents Plus 2 Articles About the Texas Oil Boom in Nacoodoches of 1888. [Texas, 1888]. Autographed letters signed by people associated with the oil boom, including J. S. Skillern or Joseph Grey, and others seeking work in the oil fields. Sizes range from 9 ? x 7 ?" to 6 x 8". The usual wear, creasing, soiling. Articles are from The Star News (20 January 1888) and an unidentified article about the first pipeline in Texas. Inventory available upon request.
