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Herman Wilkins
18 June 1947
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Lignite coal mining was an important industry in the southwest since the 1900's, which continued until the early 1950's.

In the 1950's, the area became a popular spot for oil exploration and development which continues to this day.

Mr. Baker's photographs reflect his interest in this development.

Herman Wilkins in his lignite coal mine
June 18, 1947
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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H.W. Wilkins
18 June 1947
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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H. W. Wilkins loading lignite coal at his mine
June 18, 1947
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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H.W. Wilkins
18 June 1947
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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H. W. Wilkins' lignite coal mine
June 18, 1947
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Pipeline
7 August 1956
Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Oil Industry

Repairing pipeline digger - Dollard to Cantuar
August 7, 1956
Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Drilling
20 July 1954
Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Oil drilling outfit south of Dollard
July 20, 1954
Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Drilling Derrick
25 June 1954
Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Commonwealth Moving (Bevan) - oil drilling derrick
June 25, 1954
Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Oil Drilling Rig
20 July 1954
Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Oil drilling derrick
July 20, 1954
Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada