Oil Field Worker in Slush Pit Kilgore Texas April 1939

An oil field worker probes a slush pit in Kilgore, Texas, in April 1939. Oil drilling surged in Kilgore during the 1930s, transforming the region into a significant player in the U.S. oil industry. The discovery of oil led to rapid economic growth and increased job opportunities, shaping the local community and economy.

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