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McFarlin Ranch Cattle Grazing in Snow

Photograph of nine heads of cattle grazing in a field on the McFarlin Ranch after receiving seven inches of snow. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Cattle on the McFarlin ranch, a cooperator with the Hughes County SWCD, after a 7 inch snow. Loamy Prairie range site, was in excellent condition. The grass was properly used creating a condition to hold the snow where it fell.”
Date: March 11, 1968
Creator: McCampbell, James B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Snow Covered Forrest and Stream

Photograph of a small grove of trees covered in snow. A creek or stream runs through the grove. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Local Interest.”
Date: March 11, 1968
Creator: McCampbell, James B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing on Midland Bermudagrass Pasture

Photograph of forty plus heads of cattle grazing on pastureland consisting of irrigated Midland Bermudagrass on Floyd Steinert’s Farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Cattle grazing irrigated Midland Bermuda grass on Floyd Steinert farm north of Fargo, Okla.”
Date: October 1968
Creator: Gordon, Z. V. , Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Williams' Conservation Plan & Pasture Management

Photograph of “M. C. Williams and Soil Conservationist Sam Comes review Williams’ conservation plan.” The photo does not clarify the position of M. C. Williams and Sam Comes.
Date: July 10, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermudagrass Pasture Sprigging on Jack Kibby Place

Photograph of Jack Kibby and a UNIDENTIFED man using a tractor to sprig Bermudagrass on a prepared seedbed and equipment. The photo does not clarify the position of Jack Kibby. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Sprigging bermudagrass on a prepared seedbed and equipment.”
Date: April 1968
Creator: McCampbell, James B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of "Chunk" Reid spot-seeding and pitting native grasses. Note the excellent job of grass management.
Date: May 1, 1968
Creator: Mathiews, Jerry W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of damage to the bridge across Coal Creek. The north end of the bridge is washed out by flood water in Coal Creek. OK-3062-15.
Date: May 14, 1968
Creator: Price, Neil
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Mr. & Mrs Woods removing alfalfa hay washed into the fence by flood water.
Date: May 14, 1968
Creator: Price, Neil
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Watersheds

Photograph of the Foursche Maline Watershed. Site # 2. Gully erosion in the forebay area. Corrective action includes reshaping. Lining with cobble material and seeding to Sericea lespedeza. OK-2968-7.
Date: January 18, 1968
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a water tank / pool. Recent construction of a new 19 foot diameter water facilty. The trough is has concrete bottom with steel sides. Note the 30 foot concrete apron around the trough. OK-3205-16.
Date: September 14, 1968
Creator: McBride, James B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Geological Operations

Photograph of a core drilling unit performing a foundation investigation on the center line of a dam.
Date: October 30, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Geology and Geological Operations

Photograph of the use of power auger in burrow material locotion. OK-3263-4.
Date: October 30, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Geology and Geological Operations

Photograph of the tagging of a field soil samples for shipment to soil [unclear--text fades at this point].
Date: October 30, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

DEI Operations

Photograph of producing a sepia copy of the general plan of a reservoir on a blueline reproduction machine. Shawnee DEI Office. OK-3263-10.
Date: October 30, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sandy Savannah Range Site In Excellent Condition

Photograph of a Sandy Savannah range site in excellent condition. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A Sandy Savannah range site in excellent condition, the soil is Linker fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes."
Date: August 15, 1968
Creator: Dietz, Harland
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

George Hall in Midland Bermudagrass Pasture

Photograph of George Hall kneeling in a Bahia grass pasture.
Date: August 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle on Snow Covered Range

Photograph of a herd of cattle grazing in a snow covered field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle in snow. Notice how the snow has packed up due to proper use."
Date: March 11, 1968
Creator: McCampbell, James B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Completed Farm Pond on Barton Ranch

Photograph of the "Completed farm pond on Barton ranch."
Date: April 16, 1968
Creator: Perryman, Tom
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing on Tame Pasture Consisting of Ladino and Fescue

Photograph of eighteen Purebred Hereford cattle grazing on fescue and ladino in former timber covered land northwest of Atoka. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Purebred Hereford cattle grazing fescue and ladino on land formerly in timber."
Date: October 31, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing on Tame Pasture Consisting of Ladino and Fescue

Photograph of five Purebred Hereford cattle grazing on fescue and ladino in former timber covered land northwest of Atoka. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Purebred Hereford cattle grazing fescue and ladino on land formerly in timber."
Date: October 31, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Marion Riddle's Farm Pasture Before Improvement

Photograph of in progress pasture improvement on the Marion Riddle farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Marion Riddle breaking land with mules and walking turning plow for Bermudagrass sprigging. Plans to apply lime and fertilizer."
Date: April 17, 1968
Creator: Banks, Herbert J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Calvin C. Reeves Jr. Studying Eram Soil

Photograph of "Calvin C. Reeves Jr., Student-Trainee Soil Scientist, studying Eram soil, and it's [sic] potential for rangeland."
Date: July 28, 1968
Creator: Lowe, George H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bison

Photograph of bison grazing north of Grama Lake, Wichita Mts. Wildlife Refuge. OK-3210-4.
Date: September 18, 1968
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of "Chunk" Reid spot-seeding and pitting native grasses.
Date: May 1, 1968
Creator: Mathiews, Jerry
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History