Wise County oil operations

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20053302

Description

Deep wildcat exploration is underway in the wake of two-year intensive leasing program again has brought hope to Wise County citizens that the county may be opened to oil production. Shown here is Mark Marshall is giving Tom Richman, landowner and retired Chico, Texas farmer, a lease check, while J. J. Robinson, another retired Chico, Texas farmer looks on. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, January 4, 1942.

Archival Date

1941-12-20

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1487

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Wise County; Oil production; Leasing Programs; Marshall, Mark; Richman, Tom; Robinson, J. J.; Checks; Petroleum industry; Land use; Farmers