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Canal Construction

Caption says, "A-967 Construction of canal outletworks at Altus Dam. Outlet pipes and high pressure gates are embedded in concrete to El. 1522."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Compacted Banks of Main Canal

Caption says, "A-972 View of partially completed compacted-earth lining in Main Canal, looking upstream from Station 183+50."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Culvert

Caption says, "A-973 Dry-rock paving in place at downstream end of culvert, Station 144+78 of Main Canal."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lake Altus

Caption says, "A-966 View of lake impounded by partially completed Altus Dam. Water is at El. 1529, 8-feet below present spillway elevation, or 30-feet below ultimate spillway elevation."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Excavation

Caption says, "A-970 View of rock excavation after shooting at Sta. 170 of Main Canal, at foot of Bird Mountain."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Progress

Caption says, "A-971 Progress on Main Canal looking downstream from Sta. 190. Dragline in distance is loading Euclids near Station 209."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0242.0443]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0309B.0483]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Lt. Jack Jacobs often was in a hurry to get off a high spiraling punt or a clothes-line pass when he footballed for the University of Oklahoma."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: Stockwell, Bill
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1237.0438]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Nash Setzer / city / Evidence officer"
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: Meek, Richard B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Ponca Indians

Photograph of Oklahoma Indian Riders. Photo by Morton Harvey. Printed by Graycraft Card Co., Danville, VA, Dec. 20, 1944.
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: Harvey, Morton
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Siphon Barrel Trench

Caption says, "A-968 View showing progress on construction of siphon barrel across North Fork of Red River looking downstream from Sta. 103. Specification No. 1078, Morrison-Knudsen Co., Inc., contractor."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Siphon Barrel Trench

Caption says, "A-969 Placing reinforcement steel for a section of siphon barrel. Specifications No. 1078."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oklahoma City, OK

Photograph of the Sieber Hotel, north Hudson at 12th, Oklahoma City, OK. Printed by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, IL, Nov. 20, 1944.
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0242.0286]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Ray Gomer, just back from the pacific, is shown at the WKY television show in Hobart as he was interviewed by Wiley Walker, WKY entertainer."
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0301B.0312]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "National mission board conducts lesson here, Dr. Harold F. Humbert, first on left."
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Miller, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0400.0107]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Meek, Richard B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1293.0480]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Proof that trees not only will grow in Oklahoma, but, if encouraged, it will become as scenic as those in wetter areas, is evident in the yard of W. Bryant Smith, 2204 NW 15."
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Meek, Richard B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dam Spillway

Caption says, "A-950 View of spillway section of Altus Dam. Elevation of uncontrolled spillway is 1559 and of controlled spillway is 1537. The balance of the concrete in the controlled spillway awaits completion of the work on the C.R.I. & P. Ry. reconstruction."
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of a part of a 23 acre first year lovegrass seed increases planting on Class 1 land. Grass made a good stand in spite of Johnson grass competition. Three crops of Johnson grass were cut this year and lovegrass has just been cultivated. Seed will be sold to cooperators in the district. OK-8932.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of sorghum planted for non-competitive cover in preparation for seeding to side oats grama that will be drilled in the early spring [of 1945]. Sorghum was planted after harvesting small grains. Sideoats grama will be sown with native grass seed drilled in 36 inch rows and cultivated for seed production. Seed will be made available to co-operators in the Upper Washita Soil Conservation District. OK-8933.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of part of 23 acre first year lovegrass seed increases planting on Class I land Grass made good stand in spite of Johnson grass competition. Three crops of Johnson grass were cut this year and lovegrass has just been cultivated. Seed will be sold to cooperators in the district. OK-8932.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Highway 44 and Main Canal Bridge

Caption says, "A-953 Progress on Highway No. 44 crossing over the Main Canal. The bridge deck is complete and fabrication of guard rail and posts is in progress."
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Installing Canal Pipes

Caption says, "A-951 Installing the canal outlet pipes and the bellmouth castings in Altus Dam. Excavation for the stilling basin is 95 percent complete."
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of Dannie LaCrone, Soil Conservationist, Indian Service, in lovegrass planted last year. Weeds were moved once this year and pasture was grazed by 4 animal units for 2 1/2 months. OK-8945.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History