Black Gold: Texas Oil

Lesson The Texas “oil boom” wove itself indelibly into the fabric of Texas culture and myth. Explore the legend with photographs that document the beginnings of this important industry. Brought to you by The Portal to Texas History

Black Gold: Texas Oil

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