Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of pasture improvement. In 1943 and 1944, one ton of lime and 250 pounds per acre of super-phosphate were applied each yearf. Hop, Persian and white Dutch clover were seeded on old Bermuda grass pasture in 1943 and since that time considerable Dallis grass has volunteered. The 30 acre pasture is now carrying 2 cows per acre year round. Soil Conservation Service technicians Hal E. Townsend, left, and J. V. Rabb, right.
Date: April 24, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Pelican Station]

Photograph of the train station at Pelican, Louisiana. A few people are visible in the image, including one man sitting on a ladder and a man with a young boy on a small cart. Another building can be seen on the right of the image.
Date: 1915~/1916~
Creator: Watson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

[South Mansfield Station]

Photograph of South Mansfield Station. There are a few people visible around the station. Text written below the image says "T&P South Mansfield, La. Station - Elevation 340 (1915-16 era) - Unusual diamond crossing at station," and "Don Watson Collection."
Date: 1915~/1916~
Creator: Watson, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Depot in South Mansfield, Louisiana]

Photograph of a large group of people standing in a line along one corner of a Texas & Pacific Railway depot in South Mansfield, Louisiana. The building is a single-story building with a taller, square tower on the corner and stick-style architectural decorations. Text in the upper-right corner says "T&P Depot 1915 South Mansfield, LA."
Date: 1915
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a one year old fenced farm pond with sodded dam and spillway. Pond is stocked with fish and fertilized regularly.
Date: April 24, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History