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[Warehouse in Lufkin]

Description: Photograph of a warehouse, seen over a fence, in Lufkin, Texas. Trees and a water tower are visible in the background, and there is an oil derrick to the left.
Date: December 16, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

Break-Out Pin.

Description: Patent for a modified break-out pin on an oil derrick which makes it easier to release a wrench for unscrewing pipes when done, but still holds the wrench in place while in use.
Date: October 21, 1919
Creator: Headrick, James O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[The Landreth Strip]

Description: Postcard of "The Landreth Strip" in Crane County. In the forefront, there is a large, round metal building with "769" printed on the side. In the background, there is a row of oil derricks extending on into the unforeseeable distance. The caption on the image reads, "The Famous Landreth Strip Crane County Texas Jack Nolan Photo."
Date: 1927
Creator: Nolan, Jack
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Oil Derrick Explosion]

Description: Photograph of a well fire engulfing a derrick. Men are seen on the right foreground running towards the camera. The caption on the photograph reads "Skelly-Amarada Univ. No. 1 Ector County Photo taken the instant the well burst into flames - Jack Nolan."
Date: April 26, 1930
Creator: Nolan, Jack
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame
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