Caribbean Petroleum Company Annual Reports

Collection

Identifier: 2022-009

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The collection consists of 13 annual reports of the Caribbean Petroleum Company, later known as the Shell Caribbean Petroleum Company, part of Royal Dutch Shell, from between 1915 and 1938.

Dates

1915-1938

Creator

Caribbean Petroleum Company (Organization)

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Extent

13 Items

Additional Description

Historical Information

The Caribbean Petroleum Company began explorations in Venezuela in 1913. It was originally an affiliate of Barber Asphalt Co. In 1916, it became a member of the Grupo Royal Dutch Shell, and in 1948 changed its name to Shell Caribbean Petroleum Company. [source: Diccionario biográfico de Venezuela, 1953; Library of Congress Name Authority File]