1951 Press Photo Still making his rounds is mailman Fred Gilbert. - nox40256

Still making his rounds is mailman Fred Gilbert, 63. On May 17, 1951, oil was struck on his 150 acres of land a mile and a half from Natchez Mississippi. The well is getting 150 barrels of oil a day and should get more wells soon.

Photo is dated 1951.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.