Tar River Oil Company records,
| Author/creator | Tar River Oil Company |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Description | 0.110 cubic ft. (324 items) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | Paper handwritten. |
| Organization of material | Materials are organized by series. |
| Abstract | The bulk of this collection consists of accounts of purchases by and for the Tar River Oil Company and the two steamers, including the purchase, weighing, and sale of cottonseed and cottonseed oil. Factory supplies purchased include barrels for transportation on the railroad, hardware, oil mill machinery, and building supplies. Records for the provision and repair of the steamers include the purchases of coal and food for use on the steamers and records of labor in terms of outfitting, repairing the engine, hauling, etc. Of particular interest is the TARBORO captain's report for its operation in September 1902, including time and pay for the crew, information regarding damage done to the schooner L. F. STOWE by the TARBORO, an expense list, and a request for an advance in pay. |
| Cite as | Tar River Oil Company Records, #603, East Carolina Manuscript Collection, East Carolina University. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- 324 items Mr. Bill Dean, J. S. Dean Estate; Tarboro, NC; gift; 1990. |
| Biographical note | The Tar River Oil Company, with mills at Shiloh in Edgecombe County, N.C., manufactured crude and refined cottonseed oils and operated two steamers, the SHILOH and the TARBORO. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #603 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE. | ✔ Available | Request Material |