Oil well fire (9241107836) - Photo: Robert Yarnall Richie

Title: [Oil well fire]
Alternative Title: Reed Roller Bit Co.
Creator: Robert Yarnall Richie
Date: June 1938
Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie Photograph Collection
Place: Texas
Description: It is common practice to allow the first few barrels of oil to run into the mud pit. This is burned off, because it contains salt water, mud, & other impurities. After that the oil is diverted into separator tanks. Source: Negative sleeve 1839-4.
Physical Description: 1 negative: film, black and white; 10.1 x 13 cm.
File: ag1982_0234_1839_03_reedrollerbitco_sm_opt.jpg
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