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[A Ranch Scene]

Description: Postcard of the area around the Laura Well owned by Sunshine Oil Corporation where a heard of cattle are gathered, with mountains visible in the background. The caption on the image reads "A Ranch Scene near Pecos Tex." Letter on back is postmarked December 29, 1935, and reads "We are seeing just such scenes, It is a beautiful day. Love Daddy & Mother."
Date: 1935~
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Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Crowded Street in Kilgore, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a crowded street crowded with early model automobiles and mule-drawn wagons with small buildings visible in the background. The caption on the image reads: "just like this all day every day on the north side of the tracks in Kilgore, tex. 111 By Jack Nolan." The inscription (on back): "Kilgore, Aug. 24 Sure taking it easy - but have been sick a couple of days and am pretty weak in the knees yet. Kids are [illegible]. So is Ed. See you about the 1st. Helen."
Date: August 1931
Creator: Nolan, Jack
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Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Prizing it out of the mud]

Description: Postcard of four men that appear to be trying to get an early model automobile that is stuck in the mud in the roadway out by wedging a long metal looking object under the back left tire with buildings lining both sides of the street. Caption on image reads "Prizing 'it' out of the mud. 'New Town' Oct. 26-19." Inscription on back reads: "Hello Rose. I wish you could come to stay all night with us. We trade at the store that says Newtown Grocery. Bye Bye & write to us. Jove."
Date: October 26, 1919
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Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame
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