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Identifier
20056906
Description
Coleman County, Texas, is enjoying a renewal of activity with the discovery of the Coker Oil Pool. Visiting one of the sites, left to right, are G. F. Rhodes and H. T. Owen. Mr. Rhodes, of the Rhodes Drilling Company, has drilled all the wells in the pool. He is wearing a hat, dress shirt, necktie, and trousers. Mr. Owens tests the oil from the wells. He is dressed in a hat, button-up shirt, and trousers. The men are shown leaning against the back of an automobile.
Archival Date
1943-04-18
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1730
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Rhodes, G. F.; Owen, H. T.; Coker Oil Pool; Drilling; Neckties; Automobiles; Oil wells; Petroleum industry
Subjects
Rhodes, G. F.; Owen, H. T.; Coker Oil Pool; Drilling; Neckties; Automobiles; Oil wells; Petroleum industry