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Identifier
20051544
Description
One of the busiest oil spots in the state is the Slaughter Pool. The drilling action is centered around Sundown, Texas, a small town in southwestern Hockley County. John Simmons is an oil driller on the Number Four Sun-Miller. He is shown standing next to a panel of gauges, dressed in a hard hat, long-sleeve shirt, overalls, and gloves.
Archival Date
1941-10-24
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1441
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Simmons, John; Slaughter Pool; drillers; Overalls; Equipment; Hard Hats; Petroleum industry; Sid W. Richardson No. 4 Sun-Miller
Subjects
Simmons, John; Slaughter Pool; drillers; Overalls; Equipment; Hard Hats; Petroleum industry; Sid W. Richardson No. 4 Sun-Miller