File:John Butler talks with two men while oil well fire burns in background (9238328229).jpg

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English: Title: [John Butler talks with two men while oil well fire burns in background]


Alternative Title: John Butler - Reed Roller Bit

Creator: Robert Yarnall Richie

Date: June 1938

Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie Photograph Collection

Place: Friendswood, 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. The men depicted in this image, in which an oil well fire is burning in the background, are identified as John Butler, an unnamed Humble field superintendent, and an unnamed third man. Source: Negative sleeve 1834-9.

Physical Description: 1 negative: film, black and white; 10.3 x 13.1 cm.

File: ag1982_0234_1839_11_reedrollerbitco_sm_opt.jpg

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Robert Yarnall Richie  (1908–1984)  wikidata:Q17403696
 
Robert Yarnall Richie
Description American photographer
Date of birth/death 20 July 1908 Edit this at Wikidata 10 August 1984 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Dallas
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  • oilwells
  • oil
  • petroleum
  • GulfCoast
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  • smoke
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  • automobiles
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  • Friendswood
  • Texas
  • Chevrolet
  • Sedan

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