Year of the Gusher Virtual Exhibit

The project to be undertaken by the intern is multifaceted. The principal part of the

project is the creation of an online interactive virtual exhibit to commemorate the 150th

anniversary of “The Year of the Gusher.” This is the designation given to the year

1862, as there were 33 free flowing wells drilled in Lambton County, many covering the

area in oil before they were brought under control. This project will organize and

interpret research conducted by previous interns. In addition, the intern will conduct

original research to incorporate into the new exhibit. This research will focus on the

independent oil refineries that operated in Oil Springs, Petrolia, Wyoming, and Sarnia

prior to Imperial Oil, as well as those that remained after Imperial opened. Finally, the

intern will continue the oral history project initiated by a previous intern.

Faculty Supervisor:

Michelle Hamilton

Student:

Partner:

Lambton County Museum;Fairbank Oil Properties Ltd;Western University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

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