Wimberly pool in southern Jones County

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20046260

Description

The crewman for the Knappenberger Drilling Company in the Wimberly pool of Southern Jones County, which is the most active area in West Central Texas, are at their various operations. Shown here left to right, I. L. Cornelius, backup man and R. W. Williams, driller, and unidentified man with his back to camera Mr. Cornelius and They seem to be working togther on floor boards. Mr. Cornelius is wearing a hard hat and holding a hammer to the board.

Archival Date

1943-07

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1283

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Wimberly pool; Cornelius, I. L.; Williams, R. W.; Knappenberger Drilling Company; Petroleum workers; Petroleum industry; Oil wells; Oil well drilling rigs; Hammers