Oil Field Workers Adding Pipe in Kilgore Texas 1939

Oil field workers in Kilgore, Texas, add a length of pipe to the drill stream in April 1939. These workers played a crucial role in the oil boom that transformed the Texas economy. The region became a significant center for oil production, contributing to the United States energy needs during the mid-20th century. This image is part of the Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information collection.

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