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Borger, Texas. Worker on night tour operating valve in Phillips refinery

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Borger, Texas. Worker on night tour operating valve in Phillips refinery

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01/01/1942
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Vachon, John, 1914-1975, photographer
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Borger (Tex.), 35.66778, -101.39750
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