Wimberly pool in southern Jones County

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20046262

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, unidentified man, I. L. Cornelius, F. B. Hazel and C. B. Wilburn, derrickman. All of the men are wearing work clothes and hats and seem to be working on building a platform. Mr. Hazel is swinging a hammer down toward 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.; Hazel, F. B.; Wilburn, C. B.; Knappenberger Drilling Company; Petroleum workers; Petroleum industry; Oil wells; Oil well drilling rigs