Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Projector, Slide |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Catalog Number |
OMC 2022.002.017 |
Title |
Winter drilling site |
Photographer |
Stewart Rawlings |
Date |
1960s |
Description |
Colour projector slide of two drill bits being hoisted. There is snow on the ground and buildings and equipment can be seen in the distance. The slide comprises of a cardboard margin with a transparent photo in the centre. The slide is white and blue, 'Ektachrome Transparency' is printed below the photo. |
Provenance |
Photo taken by Stewart Rawlings of his family's drilling company in Chatham, ON. David "Stewart" Rawlings is the grandson of International Driller, George Rawlings. After 26 years working internationally, George returned and joined his father-in-law in 1932, Mr. Stover, in his drilling business, Stover Drilling Co. in the Chatham area. After the death of Mr. Stover it became the Rawlings Drilling Co. Stewart and his father followed in the family business. |
Search Terms |
Cable Tool Drilling Rig Drill Bit Drilling Rig Oil Drilling Site Oil Industry Rawlings Drilling Company Winter |
People |
Rawlings, Stewart |
Place |
Chatham, Ontario |