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Identifier
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MS1133-0005
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Title
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A Britisher Looks Back, Part Two; 1960
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Description
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This paper by E. Campbell Russell provides a detailed autobiographical account of his varied and extensive experiences in the oil industry, focusing on his roles and travels while working for the Asiatic Petroleum Company in India, the formation and operation of the United British West Indies Petroleum Syndicate in Trinidad, and his subsequent involvement with the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. Russell's narrative encompasses his efforts in oil exploration and company mergers across diverse geographies, including Trinidad, Venezuela, Argentina, Germany, Italy, China, and Japan, highlighting both successes and failures. His story reflects the challenges of international business in the early 20th century, marked by geopolitical influences, technological advancements, and the personal trials of adapting to different cultures and overcoming operational obstacles in the pursuit of oil.
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Date
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29 April 1960
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Type
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Text
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Genre
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lectures
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Digital Format
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application/pdf
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Language
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English
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Repository
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George M. Jones Library Association
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Rights
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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Rights Holder
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E. Campbell Russell
