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  • Oil derrick, Kettleman Hills, Kings County. January 1923

    Oil derrick, Kettleman Hills, Kings County. January 1923

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    A panoramic view of an oil derrick in the Kettleman Hills of Kings County. The oil rig in the center of the image is labeled "P-S [Powell-Stockton] Inv. Co Derrick ; Kettleman Hills" in white. The derrick has a few sheds nearby, and two circular storage tanks on the hill just beyond it. There are a couple automobiles parked in the area. The surrounding land is dry and hilly, with only low scrub growing. Writing in white in the bottom right reads "No. 3. By ; C.C. Pierce & Co. ; 1572 W. Pico, L.A."

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  • Night view of the city

    Night view of the city

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    [Night view of the city, from unknown location.] [with 3 variants]

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  • Powell-Stockton oil derrick no. 1, Kettleman Hills oil field, Kings County. January 1923

    Powell-Stockton oil derrick no. 1, Kettleman Hills oil field, Kings County. January 1923

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    A panoramic view of the Kettleman Hills oil field in Kings County. There is oil rig in the center which has a few sheds nearby, and two circular storage tanks on the hill on the far left. A sign posted just in front of the derrick reads "Powell-Stockton ; Inv. Co. Ltd. ; No. 1.". The tops of five automobiles are visible above the crest of the hill, left of the oil rig, and there are a few men standing nearby. The surrounding land is dry and hilly, with only low scrub growing.

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  • Interior oil derrick showing rotary in action of drilling

    Interior oil derrick showing rotary in action of drilling

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    Interior of oil derrick with five men.

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  • Powell-Stockton oil derrick no. 1, Kettleman Hills oil field, Kings County. January 1923

    Powell-Stockton oil derrick no. 1, Kettleman Hills oil field, Kings County. January 1923

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    A panoramic view of an oil rig in the Kettleman Hills oil field in Kings County. There is oil rig on the center which has a few sheds nearby, connected by power/telephone lines and pipes. A group of twenty-five men and women stand on a slightly elevated platform that extends to the right of the derrick. Most of the people are in nice suits or dresses, but a group nearest the rig wears dirty coveralls. A sign leaning against the base of the platform reads "Powell-Stockton ; Inv. Co. Ltd. ; No 1." A truck is parked next to a shed on the left. The surrounding land is dry and hilly, with only low scrub growing.

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  • Street scene during the day with 1 variant of same shot at night showing streetlighting

    Street scene during the day with 1 variant of same shot at night showing streetlighting

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    Street scene (daytime) [with 1 variant of same shot at night showing streetlighting]

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