Oil Workers at Derrick in Oklahoma City August 1939

Workers operate an oil derrick in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in August 1939. They pull out pipe, demonstrating the manual labor involved in oil extraction. At this time, the oil industry played a crucial role in the local economy, contributing to job creation and economic growth in the region. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection.

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