Attempts to create a special commemorative stamp for the approaching 150th birthday of the U.S. petroleum industry have been rejected, perhaps because of negative public perceptions. It wasn’t always so. A stamp issued in 1959 celebrated the 100th anniversary of “Col.” Edwin L. Drake’s world-changing discovery.  Page 8

 

Oil 150 Documentary in Works

 

WQED, the Public Broad-casting Station in Pittsburgh, Pa., has been chosen to make a documentary celebrating the birth of the oil and natural gas industry.   Page 11

 

Texas Holiday Lights

 

In the heart of an East Texas oilfield discovered in 1930, Kilgore prepares for the holidays – and its 77th annual Christmas parade – by illuminating historic derricks.  Page 3

 

Oilfield Historian Honored

 

Pauline Schultz has spent most of her 92 years keep-ing the history of Salt Creek Oilfield in Midwest, Wyo. On Nov. 15, President Bush presented her with a National Humanities Medal during an award ceremony at the White House.  Page 4

 

States of Oil & Gas Production

 

The Oil & Gas Producing Industry in Your State describes petroleum exploration and production in the 33 producing states – including historical data. It is a useful tool for students, teachers and researchers.  Page 7

 

West Virginia Heritage District

 

The Oil and Gas Museum in Parkersburg is creating a new “West Virginia Oil, Gas & Civil War Heritage District” to exhibit the petroleum industry as well as related Civil War heritage, according to Director David McKain.  Page 13

 

Expanding the Earth Sciences

 

An effort is underway to repeat the success of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Geoscience Center in Tulsa by creating one in Houston. Longtime SEG member Tom Fulton leads the charge.  Page 12

 

Nellie Johnstone’s Makeover

 

Bartlesville, Okla., is renovating Discovery One Park – replacing a worn derrick and adding new exhibits and a visitor center at the site of Nellie Johnstone No. 1, the state’s first oil well.  Page 13

 

Illinois Energy on Tour

 

A “Traveling Field Trip” energy education exhibit – featuring work-ing models of equipment – made its debut in August at the DuQuoin Illinois State Fair.  Page 15

 

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