Oil Field Roughneck in Kilgore Texas April 1939

An oil field roughneck stands ready in Kilgore, Texas, in April 1939. This image documents the labor force essential to the booming oil industry of the region. Kilgore experienced rapid growth due to oil production in the early 20th century. The photo is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, emphasizing the importance of workers in the American oil sector.

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