1958 Press Photo Sahara oil workers getting their baptism of oil - mja05354

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.

Photo is dated 1958.

Photo measures 8 x 9 inches.