Oklahoma Oil Derrick Workers August 1939 Vintage Photo

Roughnecks work on an oil derrick in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In August 1939, they insert lengths of pipe into the elevator for casing removal, a crucial step in oil extraction. This process was vital to the booming oil industry in Oklahoma, which played a significant role in the states economy and development. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection.

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