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U. S. Government Tract 120 Grassy Field
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man kneeling in a field of native grasses. This particular field consists of little bluestem, sideoats, blue grama, and sand lovegrass. The text on the back of the photograph proclaims, "Three year old planting (seeded in cane cover crop in spring of 1943) of native grasses. Six row mixture of little bluestem, side oats [sic], and blue grama and one row of sand lovegrass. Has not been utilized but could be slightly grazed. Will be grazed in 1946. Field formerly was in cultivation."
Date:
August 27, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mesquite Trees Growing on Range Land
Photograph of mesquite trees growing on red clay flats range site. In the background, Deep Red Creek is barely visible, as the mesquite trees obscure it. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mesquite trees on range land. Treadway soils, Red Clay flats range site, Good condition, Deep Red Run Creek in background."
Date:
August 8, 1960
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle in Mesquite Infested Range Site
Photograph of several heads of cattle in a mesquite infested range. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Cattle in mesquite infested range. Vernon clay loam. Red Clay Prairie range site. Main grasses are buffalograss [sic] and vine mesquite.“
Date:
August 8, 1960
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Range Improvement on J. R. Simmons Ranch
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men examining the effects of deferred grazing of sideoats grass on the J. R. Simmons ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Effects of deferred grazing of sideoats grass on the Simmons ranch. This grass has not been grazed during 1958 to allow the grass to seed and let the stand become thicker and in general impeove [sic] the range."
Date:
August 8, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Newman-Taylor Ranch Tall Bluestem Pasture
Photograph of Jim Taylor, operator of ranch, standing in a field of tall bluestem. Some cattle are visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Jim Taylor, operator of ranch, admiring the tall bluestem in one of his pastures. The pasture is being properly grazed and is above Site 17 Sandstone Watershed."
Date:
August 31, 1955
Creator:
Whittington, Fred L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shawnee Lake Water Plant Basin Settling
Photograph of Water Dept. Employee Tom McBride turning a settling basin valve at a water plant in Shawnee. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Water Dept. Employee Tom McBride turns valve in settling basin at water plant. Before grassland conservation program was applied in watershed of Shawnee Lake and water was full of soil from abandoned fields, settling basins had to be cleaned every two weeks. Now they are cleaned on an average of every 2 ½ months. Basins hold 750,000 gallons of water. When they are cleaned, city loses not only all the water but all the chlorine that has been added."
Date:
August 10, 1953
Creator:
Fox
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Three UNIDENTIFED Men Drilling One of Six Small Wells on the Frank Boykin Farm for Irrigation
Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men drilling one of six small wells, which Frank Boykin hopes to irrigate 80 acres of land on his farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Irrigation. Frank Boykin – Drilling 6 small wells fitted with 5 ½" casting and gravel packed. Wells will be pumped with central pumping unit and farmer hopes to irrigate 80 acres of land. Each well has been tested with 2" centrifugal pump."
Date:
August 6, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Two Herds of Cattle Watering From Large Stockwater Pond
Photograph of two herds of cattle watering from a large, sectioned stockwater pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle coming in for water in farm pond. This pond has been fenced into 2 sections so it may be used by cattle in both pastures of a 2 pasture grazing rotation system. In addition to native grass the cattle on this range get 5 pounds of cake per day. Steers are bought in and fed out in addition to the steers raised from the basic heard [sic]."
Date:
August 10, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of irrigated Arizina combine grain sorghum growing on Reinach soil of very fine, sandy loam 0 to 1% slopes. This crop following alfalfa has had two 3-inch applications of water. Mr. Hughes estimates 4000 pounds of grain per acre.
Date:
August 28, 1956
Creator:
Bradley, Oran
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of drilling Lehman lovegrass on range. Soil Unit 2. Almost no vegetation.
Date:
August 24, 1948
Creator:
Rechenthin, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Native Grass Planting
Photograph of Henry Jordan, left, and Marshall Jordan, SCS technicians, study 12 year old native grass planting on Thurmond;s 11,000 acre Red Rock Ranch. Stocking rate is approximately 25 acres per cow and calf. This pasture is rested periodically. 20RR-High good range condition.
Date:
August 20, 1951
Creator:
Tomkins, Gordon
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bitter Creek flood Damaged Bridge
Photograph of debris of July 1951 flood blocks Bitter Creek channel at county road bridge, makes future flooding easier unless removed. Bridge, battered by this and previous floods has been condemned. R.R. Walter (left), who ownes farm on both sides of creek this side of bridge, Willis H. Milton, SCS technician, and Charles A. Hollopeter, (rt) district supervisor, inspect damage. Bitter Creek is Chikaskia River tributary. Walter said creek ran out of banks 12 times in 1951 spring.
Date:
August 10, 1951
Creator:
Fox, Lester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Drainage Problem
Photograph of 8 acres have been too wet to produce anythink in six years Campbell has owned land. Field was planted to soybeans 10 days before picture was taken. Can't drain field until group drainage project is worked out. Success of drainage on adjoining farm owned by L.W. Clark and operated by Campbell has led to circulation of petition for group drainage.
Date:
August 11, 1951
Creator:
Fox, Lester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Indiangrass Range
Photograph of N.H. Thurman looks across 9-acre field of Indiangrass he seeded in 1947. Thurman has seeded 100 acres of grass as a result of experiments he witnessed on LU project. He leases government grazing land in addition to his own native grassland.
Date:
August 2, 1950
Creator:
Putman, Jack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Range Youth Camp
Photograph of Earl Seal, Robie County 4-H; David Schachla, Beggs FFA; Clarence Benes, Morrison, FFA; and kent Hawkins working as ranch hands for the V4 Junior Dean Ranch during the range judging contest held at the Range Youth Camp.
Date:
August 9, 1967
Creator:
Croom, Dan
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Strip Crop
Photograph of peanuts and grain sorghum strip cropped, 8 x 8 in rows.
Date:
August 2, 1955
Creator:
Bates, Leland
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
County Agent Meeting
Photograph of joint meeting of County Agents and WUCs in Panhandle of Oklahoma. Purpose of meeting was to orient personnel on procedures for use of county soil testing laboratories and discuss fertilizer recommendations. This was the last of a series of meetings that covered the State. Robert O. Woodward, Extension Agronomist, is leadiing the discussion.
Date:
August 24, 1955
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Native Grass Pasture
Photograph of cultivated sand bluesteam seed increase field.
Date:
August 23, 1941
Creator:
Smith Jr., J. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Jay Boston Farm Pasture Irrigation and Cattle
Photograph of Jay Boston's cows grazing on 10-acre irrigated pasture with three UNIDIENTIFIED people stand next to a truck behind a barbwire fence in the distant background." The back of the photograph proclaims, "Boston's cows grazing on 10-acre irrigated pasture. Planted to guarantee year-around pasture mixture. On 5-acre pasture, Boston used 500 lbs. 33 percent ammonium nitrate. Grazed 14 head of cattle for 30 days. Had to mow pasture because cows could not keep up with grass."
Date:
August 1950
Creator:
Putman, Jack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing on 20 Acre Improved Pasture
Photograph of cattle grazing on 20 acre improved pasture planted in October 1943. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle grazing 20 acre improved pasture planted October 1943. A mixture of alfalfa and created wheat grass was planted. Grazing in 1944 has been at the rate of one cow per acre for about six months." A barn, house, two windmills, and other buildings are in the photograph's distant background.
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Hartman, M. H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Blue Panicum Planted in the Spring of 1949
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man standing in blue panicum planted in spring of 1949 on land that was in cultivation for two years. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Blue panicum planted in spring of 1949 on land that was in cultivation 2 years. Saline irrigation water is a problem. The grass was planted in rows with a row planter."
Date:
August 25, 1949
Creator:
Rechenthin, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bob Hartley Spreading Sideoats Grama Grass and Bluestem Seeds to Dry
Photograph of Bob Hartley spreading sideoats and bluestem seeds of the floor of a cattle barn to dry.
Date:
August 26, 1948
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Harmon County Class II Land
Photograph of "Class II land. Level ridge-type terraces constructed on gently sloping heavy textured soils to conserve moisture and soil." A barn or house is in the distant background.
Date:
August 23, 1940
Creator:
Bond, Ralph H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Hereford Cow and Calf on Weeping Lovegrass
Photograph of fat Hereford cow and calf on weeping love grass. In the background, a few buildings are visible, and in the foreground, three other cows and calves are on the weeping love grass as well. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fat Hereford cow and calf on weeping lovegrass."
Date:
August 1950
Creator:
Allred, B. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History