Wise County oil operations

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20053304

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. Pictured here is Laverne Harbour, driller's helper. Laverne is standing next indoors next to heavy machinery. He is holding one hand on his hip, and the other is resting on the machinery. He is wearing a soiled uniform and a hard hat. He is halfway smiling and looking directly into the camera. 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; drillers; Wildcat Drilling; H. L. Hunt Oil Company; Industrial Machinery; Hard Hats; Helmets; Petroleum industry; Prospecting