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Gully Damaged Caused By Unprotected Terrace Outlet Channel
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing in a gully caused by unprotected terrace outlet. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Gully along fence row is the result of unprotected terrace outlet channel and will be sloped and sodded to Bermuda for erosion control. Terraces will be extended across channel to divert all runoff out of gully & into adjoining pasture and the fence will be relocated."
Date:
November 11, 1943
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Herb Nelson Showing His Field Consisting of Wheat and Austrian Winter Peas Mixed With Small Grain
Photograph of Herb Nelson showing his field consisting of wheat and Austrian Winter peas mixed with small grain. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Legume Rotation. Austrian winter peas growing in rotation with small grain. Nelson has been cooperation with the Washita County Soil Conservation District for several years. He stands between wheat and Austrian peas."
Date:
July 11, 1958
Creator:
Rowlett, Olen
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
J. R. Hollis Standing With Cattle in A Dirt Enclosure
Photograph of J. R. Hollis, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the North Caddo SCD, standing with several heads of cattle. The back of the photograph proclaims, "J. R. Hollis, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the North Caddo SCD. Hollis is owner and operator of the Hinton Telephone Company. He has extensive farming interests both irrigated and dryland. Hollis was appointed an assistant supervisor in Feb. 1955 and elected to a supervisor's position in 1958."
Date:
January 11, 1961
Creator:
Prickett, B. P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Jim Ragland
Photograph of School Superintendent Jim Ragland holding a Bermuda grass runner used for the Wetumka Highschool football field.
Date:
October 11, 1955
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ladino Clover
Photograph of Ladino clover planted September 1944 at a rate of 5 pounds per acre, fertilized with 300 pounds of phosphate per acre. The clover is being saved for seed.
Date:
July 11, 1946
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Level Contour Border Showing Water Progression After 15 Minutes Of Watering
Photograph of "Level contour border showing water progression after 15 minutes of watering. Notice even distribution."
Date:
April 11, 1952
Creator:
Fenner, Olen L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Leveled Coal Strip Mining Spoil Banks
Photograph of a former coal strip mining spoil banks leveled with a dozer. The area will be sodded to coastal Bermudagrass and used for future grazing, but the process will take some time as well as the risk of soil compaction hampering growth. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Leveled spoil banks after strip mining of coal. This area was leveled with a dozer and will be sodded to coastal Bermuda grass. Vegetation will be slow in this area as the soil is not fertile and lacks top soil and organic matter. Area will be useful for grazing after a few years of vegetation. It has been observed locally that leveling may cause excessive compaction of soil-sloping areas remain more friable."
Date:
July 11, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Leveled Coal Strip Mining Spoil Banks
Photograph of a former coal strip mining spoil banks leveled with a dozer. The area will be sodded to coastal Bermudagrass and used for future grazing, but the process will take some time as well as the risk of soil compaction hampering growth. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Leveled spoil banks after strip mining of coal. This area was leveled with a dozer and will be sodded to coastal Bermuda grass. Vegetation will be slow in this area as the soil is not fertile and lacks top soil and organic matter. Area will be useful for grazing after a few years of vegetation. It has been observed locally that leveling may cause excessive compaction of soil-sloping areas remain more friable."
Date:
July 11, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Long Branch Field Trials
Photograph of "Jerome Sykora sodding Prairie Cordgrass on shoreline as a field trial to determine effect it will have on reducing erosion caused from wave action."
Date:
July 11, 1960
Creator:
Chance, R. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lovegrass Pasture
Photograph of dairy cattle grazing on sand lovegrass planted in cultivated rows. Weeping lovegrass in left background.
Date:
July 11, 1941
Creator:
Smith Jr., J. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
May 10, 1950 Willow Creek Flood Damage
Photograph of "Willow Creek, looking south from bridge on Main Street, after flood of May 10, 1950." An UNIDENTIFED man is walking in front of a damaged building, next to the car.
Date:
May 11, 1950
Creator:
Terbush
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
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
Native Grass Pasture
Photograph of 2 year old growth of a native grass mixture seeded in denuded sand sagebrush range land at Elkhart, Kansas. The prominent grass in this view is sand lovegrass.
Date:
September 11, 1942
Creator:
Smith Jr., J. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Native Grass Pasture
Photograph of 2 year old growth of a native grass mixture seeded in denuded sand sagebrush range land at Elkhart, Kansas. The prominent grass in this view is sand lovegrass.
Date:
September 11, 1942
Creator:
Smith Jr., J. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Newly Set Costal Bermuda Planted on Contoured Furrows
Photograph of newly set costal Bermuda planted on contoured furrows. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Coastal Bermuda. Newly set. To be followed when each step in establishment is made. Note furrows mad by furrow attachment. Also on contour. Planting made May 6, 1958."
Date:
May 11, 1958
Creator:
McCollum, W. C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Part of Approximately 100 Acres on 480-Acre Farm That Have Been Too Wet to Grow a Crop for the Last 2 Years
Photograph of part of approximately 100 acres on 480-acre farm that have been too wet to grow a crop for the last 2 years. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of approximately 100 acres on 480-acre farm that have been too wet to grow a crop for the last 2 years. A complete drainage system planed by Soil Conservation Service technicians is being installed. Camera Station: Looking west of south in field east of farmstead. In line with southeast corner of barn and East side of the old house (in photo)."
Date:
July 11, 1946
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pasture Planting of Ungrazed Vetch Seeded on Bermuda
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED person showing a pasture planting of untouched vetch seeded on Bermuda. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Ungrazed vetch seeded on Bermuda. Early growth and soil building qualities make it an excellent legume of winter pasture mixtures. SCS pasture development program started in 1956 on this farm."
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Willingham, Ledger
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Planting Bermudagrass Roots on Backslope of Dam At Site 22 Big Wewoka Creek Watershed for Erosion Control
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man using a tractor and automatic sprigging machine to plant common Bermudagrass roots on the backslope of dam at Site 22 Big Wewoka Creek Watershed. A UNIDENTIFED man follows behind the tractor, while two more UNIDENTIFED individuals drive heavy equipment on the road below. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Erosion Control. Automatic sprigging machine planting common Bermudagrass roots on the 2:1 back slope [sic] of dam at Site 22 Big Wasoka [sic] Creek Watershed. The tractor and sprigger are held in place by a caterpillar on top of dam. This grass is being planted to prevent erosion on the dam. It is being fertilized at time of planting and will be irrigated to get it established."
Date:
September 11, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Plastic Pipe with Sleeve Turnouts Irrigating a Field
Photograph of a close up view of a plastic pipe with sleeve turnouts irrigating a field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Irrigation. Irrigating by using plastic pipe with sleeve turnouts. Note sacks at outlet to prevent erosion. Flow of water through outlets is controlled by use of clothes pins. The SCS recommends this method of water distribution by either surface or underground pipes."
Date:
July 11, 1956
Creator:
Woodward, Grant
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Prairie Dale Creek Site #3 Detention Reservoir Embankment Break
Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men inspecting a Detention Reservoir embankment break located on Prairie Dale Creek Site #3. The back of the photograph proclaims, "View looking down-stream thru break in embankment. Failure occurred on night of May 9. High water mark 4.9 feet above inlet to draw down tube."
Date:
May 11, 1950
Creator:
Frank, N. P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rear View of a Dampster No. 101 Thirty-Inch Sweep Machine on the Amarillo Experiment Station
Photograph of the rear view of a Dampster No. 101 thirty-inch sweep machine on the Amarillo Experiment Station. The back of the photograph states, "The rear view of a 30" sweep machine out of ground. This machine is a Dampster No. 101, which has been worked over by the station. The sweeps are Ra-dex, made by I. F. Reed, at the Alabama machinery laboratory."
Date:
August 11, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Recreation
Photograph of Carland Smith, owner of several abandoned coal pits, reserves this ara fro his family and very close friends. He has two docks, electricity and running water. He plans to build a cabin in thi area. This pit is fertized according to recommendations. He has been successful inobtaining a good "bloom" in this pit.
Date:
September 11, 1967
Creator:
Worthy, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Reservoir To Provide Water for Livestock
Photograph of a reservoir constructed on flat pastureland to provide a water supply for livestock. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A reservoir constructed on flat pasture land to provide water supply for livestock. Reservoirs do not back water out over large areas of grass. The edges are sloped and cattle do not wade out in them. Contract with Ok-1986-7."
Date:
September 11, 1963
Creator:
Ball Lemuel F. , Jr.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Roger Gillis' Ranch
Photograph of E. B. Keng, Wm. Jones (SCS technician), and Bob Gulley (Gillis' son-in-law) examining slender grama on Roger Gillis' Ranch.
Date:
August 11, 1949
Creator:
Hartman, M. H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History