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Identifier
20050976
Description
A pool of oil was recently discovered in Mitchell County, near Colorado City, Texas. Responsible for the renewed activity in Mitchell County, left to right, are R. T. Dockrey and B. F. Robbins. They are the men that discovered the pool that now bears their names. Mr. Dockrey is a native of Colorado City. He is dressed in a hat, button-up shirt, necktie, and trousers. Mr. Robbins is from Big Spring, Texas. He is wearing a hat, striped shirt, necktie, and trousers. There is a chart hanging on the back wall, tracking weekly index of activity.
Archival Date
1941-08-23
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1404
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Dockrey, R. T.; Robbins, B. F.; Neckties; Graphs; Petroleum industry; Oil wells
Subjects
Dockrey, R. T.; Robbins, B. F.; Neckties; Graphs; Petroleum industry; Oil wells