Roughnecks at Oil Well Oklahoma City August 1939

Roughnecks in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, work at an oil well in August 1939. The men use a wrench to tighten a joint in the pipe, illustrating the labor-intensive nature of the oil industry. Oklahoma was a significant player in the oil boom, contributing to the states economic growth and development during the 20th century.

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