2016 July-August
Pierce Junction Oil Field
The Pierce Junction Oil Field was just south of Houston Texas and produced some fantastic wells. These old wooden derricks are long gone but the location…
July 1, 2016 · By Story Sloane
2014 March-April
East Texas Gears and chains – 1930s
Photo courtesy of The Sloane Gallery, Houston, TX. Image for sale at www.sloanegallery.com or call 281-496-2212
May 4, 2016 · By Story Sloane
2016 May-June
First Day on the Job – Pierce Junction 1928
Photo courtesy of The Sloane Gallery, Houston, TX. Image for sale at www.sloanegallery.com or call 281-496-2212
May 4, 2016 · By Story Sloane
2016 March-April
Modern Day Gulf Station – 1930s
Long before the gas flows from the pump to the car the process of drilling for it has to start. Men made of steel willing to…
March 3, 2016 · By Story Sloane
2014 March-April
Sometimes it Takes an Old Pro to Show the Young Roughnecks How it’s Done…1950s
Photo courtesy of The Sloane Gallery, Houston, TX. Image for sale at www.sloanegallery.com or call 281-496-2212
March 3, 2016 · By Story Sloane
2016 March-April
Driller Jack Clark – 1930s
Driller Jack Clark (white shirt) and Crew east Texas 1930s. Long before the gas flows from the pump to the car the process of drilling for…
March 3, 2016 · By Story Sloane
2016 January-February
Working the Tongs, West Texas – 1930s
Long before the gas flows from the pump to the car the process of drilling for it has to start. Men made of steel willing to…
December 28, 2015 · By Story Sloane
2016 January-February
Foggy Morning Procession Towards the Drilling Site… 1950s
If you hunt, fish or drill for oil in the state of Louisiana you probably are going to do it in or close to a…
December 28, 2015 · By Story Sloane
2015 September-October
The Original Oilmen: Glenn McCarthy and Michel T. Halbouty Early 1930s
This rare photo contains two legends of Texas oil. A very young Glenn McCarthy (left) and Michel T. Halbouty (right) sit in Halbouty’s office and lab. Both wildcatters made…
October 28, 2015 · By Story Sloane
2015 September-October
Transportation & Logistics History: J.M. English Trucking Company Early 1930s
From hot shot delivery to the long haul, independent trucking services provided the oil patch with the transportation of equipment from the manufacturers to the field getting the job…
October 28, 2015 · By Story Sloane
2015 September-October
Oil & Gas History: Texas Iron Works Early 1930s
Texas Iron works was located at 1401 Maury in Houston, Texas. They manufactured oil field supplies and also did repair work. Among their services were pipe straightening, threading and…
October 28, 2015 · By Story Sloane
2014 March-April
Roughneck Holding Drill Bit
Long before the gas flows from the pump to the car the process of drilling for it has to start. Men made of steel willing to…
May 1, 2014 · By Story Sloane
2014 January-February
Early Morning Sabine Lake Coffee, Extra Strong… 1950s
Photo courtesy of The Sloane Gallery, Houston, TX. Image for sale at www.sloanegallery.com or call 281-496-2212
April 24, 2014 · By Story Sloane
2013 November-December
Harvey, LA. Barge Getting Ready to Drive a Few Pilings…1950s
Photo courtesy of The Sloane Gallery, Houston, TX. Image for sale at www.sloanegallery.com or call 281-496-2212
April 10, 2014 · By Story Sloane
2013 November-December
Roughnecks Changing a Bit, Shallow Water Rig…1950s
Photo courtesy of The Sloane Gallery, Houston, TX. Image for sale at www.sloanegallery.com or call 281-496-2212
April 3, 2014 · By Story Sloane
2014 March-April
Shallow Water Derrick Drilling in Lake Barrie… 1930s
Photo courtesy of The Sloane Gallery, Houston, TX. Image for sale at www.sloanegallery.com or call 281-496-2212
March 27, 2014 · By Story Sloane
2014 March-April
Drill Pipe and Casing Loaded for the Job
If you hunt, fish or drill for oil in the state of Louisiana you probably are going to do it in or close to a…
March 26, 2014 · By Story Sloane