Bissell, George Henry, 1821-1884

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:

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.

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 students' 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?

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 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 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 867129

Mss 867129

Date(s): 1867-01-29

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding his acquaintance with Barton W. Chase.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867210

Mss 867210

Date(s): 1867-03-10

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Henry Bissell in Franklin, Pennsylvania to Asa Dodge Smith, asking whether Smith would be willing for some young men from Wood's gymnasium to put on exhibitions at Commencement.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867315

Mss 867315

Date(s): 1867-05-15

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, thanking Smith for his sympathy at Mrs. Bissell's death. Encloses $ 150 for the gymnasium roof.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867360

Mss 867360

Date(s): 1867-06-10

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Henry Bissell in Joliet, Illinois to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he expects to attend Commencement with his family and would like Smith to engage rooms for them at the Dartmouth Hiotle.

George Henry Bissell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867401

Mss 867401

Date(s): 1867-07-01

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, asking Smith to tell Mr. Frary that writer's family will not accompany him to to Hanover.

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 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

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Henry Bissell in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing a check for $ 100. Writer can meet Smith anytime after the first of the month. If there is a suitable granite quarry near the College it would save freight.

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 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 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.