Great Oil Fields at Burkburnett, Texas panoramic photograph
Creation: undatedAbstract
The oil fields in Burkburnett Texas are well-known for being an abundant source of petroleum. This item is a panoramic photograph which shows oil wells and buildings.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- Harden (Photographer, Person)
Extent
1 item(s)
General Physical Description
1 photographic print : panoramic photograph ; 8 x 55 in.
Historical Note
The oil fields in Burkburnett, Texas are well-known for being an abundant source of petroleum. Oil was struck in Burkburnett in 1912, and then again in 1918 an 1925. Thousands of people were drawn to the area for work at one of the many oil refineries that were established. The area experienced a significant decline in population due to the Great Depression which continued throughout the 1940s.
Scope and Content
Oil wells and buildings. Photograph has been retouched, and the photographer's name and address partially obscured by retouching.
Location
OO1-4
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Great Oil Fields at Burkburnett, Texas panoramic photograph
- Date:
- 2014
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
