Roughnecks on an oil rig in Wichita County

Creator

Preview

Identifier

10020536

Description

Two roughnecks pictured on an oil rig in Wichita County, Texas, ca. 1920. The two men appear to be taking a smoke break while sitting on the draw-works inside the derrick. There is a $100 Reward broadside posted on the framework of the derrick from the Wichita County Oil Producers and Refiners Association.

Archival Date

1920 (Approximately)

Collection Name

Texas Photographs Collection

Collection Number

AR323

Original Format

Prints, Sepia

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Petroleum industry; Machinery; Petroleum workers