Thomas Gilcrease's 1899 land allotment yielded 32 oil wells by 1917.

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In 1899, nine-year-old Thomas Gilcrease received a 160-acre land allotment in Oklahoma. Oil was later discovered on his property, leading to 32 producing wells by 1917. The wealth generated from this oil supported his passion for collecting art and historical artifacts. This collection formed the basis of the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, which preserves a vast record of American Indian history and culture.

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