Oil Field Worker in Kilgore Texas April 1939

An oil field worker stands in Kilgore, Texas, in April 1939. The region was pivotal to the Texas oil boom, contributing significantly to the states economy. By the late 1930s, Kilgore became a hub for oil production, attracting workers and businesses. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting American labor history.

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