This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption dated December 27, 1954 reads, "They do the dirty work - The Verde No. 1-35 being within city of Los Angeles, Harry O. Long was unable to obtain permit to have sump hole to catch muck that's ejected from well during operations. Long watches special detail filling tank with slush that must be dumped elsewhere at cost of 10 cents a barrel and $9 per hour for labor."; See image #00115066 for additional photo in this series.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Petroleum industry and trade--California--San Fernando Petroleum industry and trade--California--Los Angeles--Employees Oil well drilling rigs--California--San Fernando Oil industries--California--San Fernando Mud pumps--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.