1958 Press Photo Sahara oil workers getting their baptism of oil - mja05354
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Description
Under this valve machinery at Hassi-Messaoud in the Sahara is said to be a lake of oil in the area of which is likened to that of the City of Paris. In the picture one of the Sahara oil workers -- their average age is 25 -- is getting his baptism of oil. Each new arrival is expected to have an oil soaking.
