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SCS Technician Alvin Berg in a 5-Acre Field of KR Bluestem

Photograph of SCS technician Alvin Berg in a 5-acre field of KR bluestem seeded May 4, 1948. The back of the photograph proclaims, "SCS technician Alvin Berg in a 5 acre field of KR bluestem seeded May 4, 1948. The seeding was grazed this spring. Cattle will be taking out and the field irrigated for seed production."
Date: September 1, 1949
Creator: Gardner, G. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

A UNIDENTIFED Hired Hand, Mr. Speece, and SCS Technician Alvin Berg Gathered Around a Pump

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED hired hand, Mr. Speece, and SCS technician Alvin Berg gathered around a pump throwing 1500 gallons of water per minute into a lake. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. UNIDENTIFED Hired Hand, 2. Mr. Speece, 3. Alvin Berg. The back of the photograph proclaims, "This pump is throwing 1500 gallons per minute. The dam and lake in background. Shown are a hired hand, Mr. Speece, and SCS technician Alvin Berg."
Date: September 1, 1949
Creator: Gardner, G. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Buffalo

Photograph of a small group of buffalo standing on a native grass range at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of herd of Buffalo on range at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge."
Date: September 21, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Constructed Stockwater Pond

Photograph of a constructed stockwater pond constructed in cooperation with County Commissioners. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Stockwater pond constructed in cooperation with County Commissioners. County road put across dam to eliminate bridge."
Date: September 28, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Buffalo

Photograph of two buffalo standing on a native grass range at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of herd of Buffalo on range at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge."
Date: September 21, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Culbertson-Hansbro Ranch Sheep Herd

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on the Culbertson-Hansbro Ranch surrounded by a flock of sheep. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Portion of herd of sheep that graze on Bermuda pastures on Culbertson-Hansbro Ranch and help in weed control."
Date: September 25, 1941
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Buffalo

Photograph of a small group of buffalo standing on a native grass range at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of herd of Buffalo on range at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge."
Date: September 21, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Ensilage Harvest on H. C. Hitch Ranch

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED worker harvesting ensilage on the H. C. Hitch Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Harvesting Ensilage. Harvesting irrigated ensilage on the H. C. Hitch Ranch southeast of Guymon. Field averaged 15 tons per acre."
Date: September 1958
Creator: Elder, A. T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lonnie E. Blair's Jersey Cow Herd

Photograph of part of the Blair's sixty-five Jersey cows grazing on improved pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fine Jersey stock grazing on improved pasture that is mowed regularly for weed control. The Blair's, who have a herd of about 65 cows, are milking 34."
Date: September 5, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lonnie E. Blair's Jersey Cow Herd

Photograph of part of the Blair's sixty-five Jersey cows grazing on improved pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Milk cows grazing improved pasture that is regularly mowed for weed control. There are about 65 head of stock in the Blair herd, 34 are being milked."
Date: September 5, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lonnie E. Blair's Jersey Cow Herd

Photograph of Donald E. Blair standing with part of the Blair's sixty-five Jersey cows grazing on improved pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Herd of Jersey cows grazing on improved pasture that is regularly mowed for weed control. Donald E. Blair, son of owner, in photo. The Blair's have a herd of about 65 cows, 34 being milked at the present time."
Date: September 5, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control and Fence Line Contrast at Silver Lake Ranch

Photograph of brush control and fence line contrast at Silver Lake Ranch fifteen miles North of Pawhuska. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Brush Control. Sandy savannah site. Fenceline [sic] contrast. Sprayed in 59."
Date: September 29, 1960
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Buffalo

Photograph of two buffalo standing on a native grass range at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of herd of Buffalo on range at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge."
Date: September 21, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Buffalo

Photograph of a small group of buffalo standing on a native grass range at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of herd of Buffalo on range at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge."
Date: September 21, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Buffalo

Photograph of a small group of buffalo standing on a native grass range at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of herd of Buffalo on range at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge."
Date: September 21, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hereford Cattle Grazing on Fescue and Ladino Clover Pasture

Photograph of a herd of Hereford cows and calves grazing on fescue and ladino clover pasture on Addison's land. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Hereford cattle grazing fescue and ladino clover. Mr. Addison regularly consults with SCS technicians on land treatment needs on his pasture and woodland."
Date: September 20, 1961
Creator: Ball, Lemuel
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

R. C. Longmire Flood Damaged Land

Photograph of R. C. Longmire showing damages to his farmland caused by the Washita River overflowing its banks. The back of the photograph proclaims, "R. C. Longmire showing damage to his farm land from over-flows of the Washita River. Large amounts of valuable bottom land sloughs off each year."
Date: September 1960
Creator: Lowe, Sam D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Reservoir To Provide Water for Livestock

Photograph of a reservoir constructed on flat pastureland to provide a water supply for livestock. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A reservoir constructed on flat pasture land to provide water supply for livestock. Reservoirs do not back water out over large areas of grass. The edges are sloped and cattle do not wade out in them. Contract with Ok-1986-7."
Date: September 11, 1963
Creator: Ball Lemuel F. , Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stockwater Development in LeFlore County

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man standing in a middle of a hole with white outlines showing depth and water lines for a future reservoir. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The white lines outline the depth and water line of a reservoir. Reservoirs are constructed in flat land so as not to cover a lot of grass with shallow water which disappears with hot dry weather."
Date: September 11, 1963
Creator: Ball Lemuel F. , Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Buffalo

Photograph of part of herd of buffalo with calves standing on a native grass range at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of herd of Buffalo on range at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Buffalo herd on native grass range. Note calves in center and on right."
Date: September 13, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge Buffalo

Photograph of nine buffalo grazing on a field located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A part of the buffalo herd in the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Lawton, Okla. This is the second largest herd of buffalo on the continent. The buffalo was the department store of the plains Indian, supplying them with practically all their needs. When the millions of buffalo that roamed the prairies were exterminated there were a few small herds saved and those have now grown to some 22,000 in North American game preserves."
Date: September 29, 1949
Creator: Postlethwaite, Hermann
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge Long Horn Cattle

Photograph of five longhorn cattle grazing on a field located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The government's only Long Horn cattle herd, the largest in the world, is found in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, at Lawton, Okla. These are the descendants of the great herds that gave fame and fortune to the "Trail Riders" of the old west. They are now practically museum pieces, the skull and horns often selling for hundreds of dollars."
Date: September 20, 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Granite Community Windbreak Pattern

Photograph of the beginnings of a community windbreak pattern about seven miles northeast of Granite. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Beginning of a community pattern about seven miles northeast of Granite, Oklahoma, in the Greer County Soil Conservation District. While some of the plantings are 10 years or more in age, the remaining links in the planned scheme of protection have been slow in developing, owing to the lack of technical assistance until very recently."
Date: September 27, 1949
Creator: Postlethwaite, Hermann
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Greer County Soil Conservation District Windbreaks

Photograph of an aerial shot of windbreaks protecting valuable farmland east of the Lake Creek Store in the northeastern part of the Greer County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Windbreaks protecting valuable farm land west of the Lake Creek Store in the Northeastern part of the Greer County Soil Conservation District. The heavily foliaged windbreak outing the lower right-hand corner of the photograph is a partnership planting on the Craig and Wilds farm boundary. It was planted in 1935 by the Forest Service. The dark-colored field are alfalfa – a crop that responds particularly well in seed production when protected from wind."
Date: September 27, 1949
Creator: Postlethwaite, Hermann
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History