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Backslope of Finished Pond

Photograph of backslope of finished pond, taken eight miles north of Arapaho from west side. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Back slope [sic] of finished pond, taken from west side. Should show slope and tracks of machine on back slope [sic]."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Top Soil Being Stockpiled Below Dam Site for Farm Pond

Photograph of top soil being stockpiled below dam site for farm pond. A bulldozer sits on top of the hill alongside three UNIDENTIFED men. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Top soil is stockpiled below dam site. Is to be carried up back of fill after last dressing of backslope and top."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFIED Man in a Bulldozer Dressing and Compacting Backslope

Photograph of UNIDENTIFIED man in a bulldozer dressing and compacting backslope by climbing back slope. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dressing and compacting back slope [sic] by climbing back slope [sic]. This is done for each 6' increase in height."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Man on Caterpillar Dressing Top to Spread Soil in Layers for Compaction for a Farm Pond

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction for a farm pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction. Note track approximately 6' from last dressing."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flooded Washita River near Stafford

Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Washita River. Note the house, road, and a few building affected by the rising and falling waters. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Washita River, north of Stafford, Okla., at 6:00 p. m. on April 30, 1954. Note barn in background surrounded by water.”
Date: April 30, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Man on Caterpillar Dressing Top to Spread Soil in Layers for Compaction for a Farm Pond

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction for a farm pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction. Note track approximately 6’ from last dressing.”
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of John Wohl, landowner, and John Ottinger, Boy Scout, stock detention reservoir [Barnitz Creek], Site #35, with bass and bluegill. OK-1168-8.
Date: July 30, 1955
Creator: Ottinger, A.P
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of the Washita River, north of Stafford, OK at 6:00 pm on April 30, 1954. Note the barn in the background surrounded by water. OK-10-860.
Date: April 30, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Man on Caterpillar Dressing and Increasing Dirt for Farm Pond

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar doing dressing back dirt eight feet to increase dirt one to two foot increase elsewhere on this farm pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Showing last trip [sic] lengthwise and prior to dressing back 8’ of fill for each 1 to 2 foot increase in height. (Fill is now approximately 6’ below finish elevation for pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Man on Caterpillar Making a Return Trip While Dressing Dirt

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar making a return trip dressing dirt closer to the back edge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Return trip. Nearer back edge tracks approx. 2' closer to back edge."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Top Soil Being Stockpiled Below Dam Site

Photograph of top soil being stockpiled below dam site. A bulldozer sits on top of the hill. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Top soil is stockpiled below dam site. Is to be carried up back of fill after last dressing of backslope and top."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Indianapolis Bee. (Indianapolis, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, September 30, 1904 (open access)

The Indianapolis Bee. (Indianapolis, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, September 30, 1904

Weekly newspaper from Indianapolis, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and United States national news along with advertising.
Date: September 30, 1904
Creator: Soderberg, H. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Thomas Tribune (Thomas, Okla.), Vol. 56, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1958 (open access)

The Thomas Tribune (Thomas, Okla.), Vol. 56, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Thomas, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 30, 1958
Creator: Dunn, T. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Thomas Tribune (Thomas, Okla.), Vol. 55, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 30, 1957 (open access)

The Thomas Tribune (Thomas, Okla.), Vol. 55, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 30, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Thomas, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 30, 1957
Creator: Dunn, T. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Custer County Chronicle (Clinton, Okla.), No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 30, 1959 (open access)

The Custer County Chronicle (Clinton, Okla.), No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 30, 1959

Weekly newspaper from Clinton, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 30, 1959
Creator: Engleman, Charles E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Custer County Chronicle (Clinton, Okla.), Vol. 32, No. 93, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 30, 1958 (open access)

The Custer County Chronicle (Clinton, Okla.), Vol. 32, No. 93, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 30, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Clinton, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 30, 1958
Creator: Engleman, Charles E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Thomas Tribune (Thomas, Okla.), Vol. 57, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 30, 1958 (open access)

The Thomas Tribune (Thomas, Okla.), Vol. 57, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 30, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Thomas, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 30, 1958
Creator: Dunn, T. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Custer County Chronicle (Clinton, Okla.), No. 57, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1958 (open access)

The Custer County Chronicle (Clinton, Okla.), No. 57, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Clinton, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 30, 1958
Creator: Engleman, Charles E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Custer County Chronicle (Clinton, Okla.), No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 30, 1957 (open access)

The Custer County Chronicle (Clinton, Okla.), No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 30, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Clinton, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 30, 1957
Creator: Engleman, Charles E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Weatherford News (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 30, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 30, 1929 (open access)

The Weatherford News (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 30, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 30, 1929

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 30, 1929
Creator: Dray, Harry J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Weatherford News (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 31, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1930 (open access)

The Weatherford News (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 31, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1930

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 30, 1930
Creator: Craddock, James J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Weatherford Democrat. (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 30, 1922 (open access)

Weatherford Democrat. (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 30, 1922

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 30, 1922
Creator: DeMotte, N. S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Weatherford Democrat. (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 30, 1922 (open access)

Weatherford Democrat. (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 30, 1922

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 30, 1922
Creator: DeMotte, N. S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Weatherford News (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 33, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 30, 1932 (open access)

The Weatherford News (Weatherford, Okla.), Vol. 33, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 30, 1932

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 30, 1932
Creator: Craddock, James J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History