Oil roughnecks screwing one piece of drill pipe to another p

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Oil roughnecks screwing one piece of drill pipe to another p

Oil roughnecks screwing one piece of drill pipe to another piece by means of a heavy pipe wrench, Kilgore, Texas. Date 1939 Apr

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Drill Heavy Kilgore Means Piece Pipe Texas Wrench Screwing

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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the raw energy and grit of oil drilling in Kilgore, Texas, during the 1930s. Two oil roughnecks are seen working in close quarters, each focusing intently on their task as they screw one piece of drill pipe to another. The heavy pipe wrench, a symbol of their strength and determination, is used with brute force to tighten the connection between the pipes. The scene is set against a backdrop of rustic wooden planks and industrial equipment, adding to the sense of ruggedness and hard labor. The oil industry was a major contributor to the American economy during this time, and the men who worked on the drilling rigs, such as these roughnecks, were essential to the process. Their work was physically demanding and often dangerous, requiring a high level of skill, endurance, and teamwork. Despite the harsh conditions and long hours, the roughnecks took pride in their work and the role they played in the production of valuable natural resources. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American industry, when the strength and determination of the workforce was the driving force behind the country's economic growth.

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