[Photograph 2012.201.B0171.0330]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Some modern sophisticates contend Hallowe'en isn't as exciting now as in earlier times."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0289.0053]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: November 24, 1950
Creator: Owen, A. Y.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0300.0052]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Top winner in Beaux Arts competition (from left to right), Orlando Volpe, Laredo Texas; Dalce Delano, Guymon; Robert L. Robinson, Hot Springs, Ark.; Charles H. Thompson, Stillwater, and school head, D. A. Hamilton in background."
Date: August 23, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0999.0398]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Construction of a $250,000 men's dormitory has begun at Panhandle A&M college."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1000.0045]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Floats in the Pioneer day parade were all based on " no man's land" happenings"
Date: May 2, 1950
Creator: Owen, A. Y.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0999.0397]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "This is the architect's drawing of No Man's Land Historical Museum."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1142.0178]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "When the axle on Red Ryder's car recently broke near Guymon, youngsters were treated to an unexpected thrill."
Date: June 18, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0276B.0375]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Guymon's latest improvement in the main street picture is the remodeled Rock Island depot which recently was given a new brick veneer and stucco front, redecoration of the interior and inside restrooms."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0276B.0331]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dedication of Guymon's new Youth Center at 2 p.m. Sunday will be a big event fro two reasons."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wind, Wind Erosion, Sand Storms and Dunes

Photograph of the City Service Company compressor plant in Straight, Oklahoma. Built in the midst of a wheat-growing area in the Oklahoma Panhandle in 1944. The first year the compnay had a great deal of trouble from blowing dust. The Soil Conservation District helped them get a start of buffalo and other grasses to treat the problem. Now the entire 160 acres surrounding the plant is tied down with grass. OK-10, 338.
Date: April 5, 1950
Creator: Putnam, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dust Storm Medical Treatment

Photograph of Dr. J.E. Morgan, eye, ear and nose specialist, shows how he treats his patients after a dust storm in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Sinus patients are affected tremendously by dust, the doctor says. Dr. G.E. Haslan at Anadarko said the March dust storm in his area caused him to have 3 or 4 times more patients than in normal times. He had so many patients he couldn't keep up withthem all land had to have other doctors to help out.
Date: April 5, 1950
Creator: Putman, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dust Storm Field Treatment with Grass Planting

Photograph of aerial view to the City Service Company compressor plant at Straight in the Oklahoma Panhandle was built iin the midst of the wheat growing area in 1944. The first year, the company had a great deal of trouble from blowing dust. The Soil Conservation District helped them get a start of buffalo and other grasses, however, and now the entire 160 acres surrounding the plant is tied down with grass.
Date: April 5, 1950
Creator: Putman, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Dr. Morgan Treating a Dust Storm Patient]

Photograph of Dr. Morgan treating a female patient who is laying on a table, with various equipment visible in the room: "Dr. J. E. Morgan, eye, ear and nose specialist, shows how he treats his patients after a dust storm in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Sinus patients are affected tremendously by dust, the doctor says."
Date: April 4, 1950
Creator: Putman, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History