Oil Drillers and Equipment in Kilgore Texas 1939

Oil drillers work in front of drilling equipment in Kilgore, Texas. Created in April 1939, this image illustrates the areas role during the Texas oil boom. Kilgore became a central hub for oil discovery in the 1930s, leading to economic growth and attracting workers from across the country to the booming industry.

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