Bissell, George Henry, 1821-1884

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Dates

Existence: 1821 - 1884

Biography

George Henry Bissell (November 8, 1821 – November 19, 1884) was an entrepreneur and industrialist who is often considered the father of the American oil industry. His company, the Pennsylvania Rock Oil, was the first Petroleum company in America. George Bissell attended Dartmouth College, paying his way by teaching and writing newspaper articles. He graduated in 1845 having studied literature and languages. Bissell then continued to earn a living as a teacher at Norwich Academy and also traveled, working as a journalist.

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

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Asa Dodge Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866269

Mss 866269

Date(s): 1866-04-19

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to George Henry Bissell, telling him about the student's enthusiasm over Bissell's gift. Writer will have a meeting of the Committee and execute the contract for the gymnasium but what could the college do in case of Bissell's death?

Asa Dodge Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866314.1

Mss 866314.1

Date(s): 1866-05-14

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to George Henry Bissell, telling him the contract for the gymnasium has been made. Bissell's program has been followed in respect to times of payment.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865225

Mss 865225

Date(s): 1865-03-25

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Henry Bissell to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he can not, at present, contribute to the College.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865363

Mss 865363

Date(s): 1865-06-13

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that his party will need only three rooms at the Dartmouth Hotel.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865431

Mss 865431

Date(s): 1865-07-31

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Henry Bissell in White Mountains to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will be at Concord on the evening of the seventh.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865457.1

Mss 865457.1

Date(s): 1865-08-07

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from George Henry Bissell in Burlington, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he can not meet Smith in Concord on the 15th. Perhaps it is not necessary as he intends to leave much of the business to Smith.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865511

Mss 865511

Date(s): 1865-09-11

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865617

Mss 865617

Date(s): 1865-11-17

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he expected the building to cost only $15,000. He could hardly spare $35,000 from his business.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865665.2

Mss 865665.2

Date(s): 1865-12-15

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will be in the city until Dec. 28 and will be pleased to confer with Smith on the change of plan.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867408

Mss 867408

Date(s): 1867-07-08

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is delighted with so good accounts of the "workings" of the gymnasium. He may not be able to come to Commencement.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867467.1

Mss 867467.1

Date(s): 1867-08-17

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Dr. Parmly is a relation of the writer's who will send Smith his address.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867609.1

Mss 867609.1

Date(s): 1867-11-09

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, requesting a copy of the college catalogue.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 868369

Mss 868369

Date(s): 1868-06-19

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he cannot be one of the examiners of the academic department.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 868609.1

Mss 868609.1

Date(s): 1868-11-09

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith with a request for a college catalogue.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866324.2

Mss 866324.2

Date(s): 1866-05-24

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has sent several copies of a treatise on petroleum for the libraries and his old instructors.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866506

Mss 866506

Date(s): 1866-09-06

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing his check for the second installment due to the gymnasium. Also mentions a room for the janitor.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866476

Mss 866476

Date(s): 1866-08-26

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in Long Branch, New York to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding the second installment.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866561.1

Mss 866561.1

Date(s): 1866-10-11

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in Oil City, Pennsylvania to Asa George Smith, telling him that he will send the third installment when Smith writes for it.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866566

Mss 866566

Date(s): 1866-10-16

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is enclosing a check to pay the third installment.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866579.1

Mss 866579.1

Date(s): 1866-09-29

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell at Petroleum Centre, Pennsylvania to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has been called to the oil region where they have just completed a railroad. He will pay the third installment when he returns.

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