Studies of several samples of Permian crude oil were made for the purpose of determining the source, character, and amount of the included organic residues. The method of obtaining the residues was similar to that used by Sanders. Diatoms, spines, plant remains, and fragments of other organic materials were observed in the residues examined, but further studies will be necessary before the source of these remains can be determined.

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