Workers Removing Clamps at Kilgore Texas Oil Well 1939

Workers remove clamps from rotary tackle before lifting drilling pipe at an oil well in Kilgore, Texas, in April 1939. This image illustrates the techniques used in the booming oil industry during that time. Kilgore was known for its rich oil reserves, which significantly contributed to the economic growth of Texas.

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