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[Plaque for a Discovery Well in Batson, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a plaque commemorating the discovery of oil in a Batson, Texas oil field in a well known as Paraffine Oil Co. No. 1. The plaque notes that the well reached a depth of 790 feet, initially produced 600 barrels of oil, and was completed on October 31st, 1903. Located in Ada Belle Oil Field.
Date: February 13, 1977
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Partner: Lamar University

Plunger.

Description: Patent for a plunger for water and oil wells, which will withstand heavy use.
Date: September 14, 1909
Creator: Karnes, Harry E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Sectional Link.

Description: Patent for a sectional link that has been designed for the use on oil well drilling tools. It is designed to prevent bending of the link and from throwing it out of alignment which can damage the tools it is designed for.
Date: November 5, 1918
Creator: Thomson, John M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Casing Head

Description: Patent for a Case-Head. This case-head is used in oil wells. Its purpose is to ensure a tight seal around a pipe so that gas can flow properly through the tube.
Date: August 10, 1918
Creator: Kinzbach, Frank
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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