Workers Tightening Drill Pipe in Kilgore Texas 1939

Workers tighten the nipple on a drill pipe in an oil field in Kilgore, Texas, in April 1939. This task is crucial for determining the direction and draft of drilling. Kilgore became a key player in the Texas oil boom during the 1930s, significantly impacting the local economy and contributing to the growth of the oil industry in the U.S.

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