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Destroyed Well

Description: Photograph of a destroyed oil well near Hobbs, Texas. The well was destroyed when a 2,000 foot drill pipe was blown 500 feet into the air by an underground air pocket.
Date: unknown
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Portrait of Mondal R. Amons in his Marines Uniform]

Description: Portrait of Mondal R. (Corky) Amons wearing his Marines uniform. The text at the bottom of the photo describes his rank and role in the military: "Co. A. 1st. Tank Battalion 1st. Marine Div. F M. F." Below that is a description of his birth and death: "Born Fisher County Dec. 6, 1929 - Killed Oct. 17, 1951 in Korea."
Date: unknown
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum
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