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IDNO:
000689
Title:
Changing Bits at L. .A. Martin Well No. 1, H. C. Co., Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Three men changing bits on an oil well drilling rig.
IDNO:
000697
Title:
Breaking Swab - Two Crewmen at T. L. Swiger Well No. 6, Phila. Co. Shinnston, W.Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Swabbing is the act of pulling fluid from the well bore through the use of wire rope and cup assembly. Swabbing equipment includes a swabbing assembly, lubricator with an oil saver, and shut-off valve on the well, also called a swabbing valve.
IDNO:
000698
Title:
Teaming in Oil Field No. 7, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
000700
Title:
Crew Building Rig at S. E. Janes Well No. 3, S.P. Company, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
IDNO:
000726
Title:
Dressing Bits J.F. Sturm S. P. Co. No. 1, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Two men forging a drill bit, one holding chain, one raising hammer.
IDNO:
000742
Title:
Teaming in Oil Field No. 38, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Team of eight horses pulling a cart with oil equipment and crew.
IDNO:
000759
Title:
J. E. Shreves No. 2 Changing Tower and Casing Crew, Shinnston, W.Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
000761
Title:
E.J. Whiteman (Witeman) Well No. 2, S.P. Co. Lowering Tools, Oil Flowing, Shinnston, W.Va.
Date:
undated
IDNO:
000763
Title:
E.E. Swiger Well No. 2, Phila. Co. Oil flowing in tank 12,000 Bbls per day. Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Six men standing on top of an oil tank.
IDNO:
000764
Title:
Shinnston Petroleum Co. Casing Crew on Wrecked Rig of H.E. Siger, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Seven men on the wrecked oil rig of H.E. Siger.
IDNO:
000766
Title:
Carpenters in Oilfield, Shinnston, W.Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Men pose in front of oil tanks.
IDNO:
000767
Title:
J. E. Shreves No. 1 S.P. Co. Crew Puting on Bradenhead, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Crew of ten men and one small boy.
