Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of waershed structure showing wave action damage. Button bush has been planted on the front slope. OK-4238-6.
Date: July 14, 1971
Creator: Salisbury, Russell
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph, Upper Washita watershed, watershed structure that has been overgrazed. OK-4238-4.
Date: July 14, 1971
Creator: Salisbury, Russell
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Scenic Beauty

Photograph of the scenic beauty of the NE Oklahoma hills. OK-3794-15.
Date: July 14, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Barge on Sportsman's Lake

Photograph of six people standing, sitting, or fishing on a barge floating on Sportsman's lake in Holdenville. In addition, also note the other unoccupied barges on said lake. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Joe Cannon, 2. John Franks, 3. Chester Bedwell, 4. Dickie Jackson, 5. Loramie Stafford, 6. Wanda Pitts. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "Sportsman's Lake constructed by Soil Conservation Service and State of Oklahoma showing fishermen on barge from 4 different locations. Joe Cannon on left; John Franks, Holdenville; Chester Bedwell , Oklahoma City; Dickie Jackson, Wewoka; Loramie Stafford, Seminole; and Wanda Pitts, Seminole. Hundreds of recreationists visit this beautiful lake each week."
Date: July 14, 1962
Creator: Davis, T. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

50 B Complex

Photograph of the 50 B Comples-mixed clay and loams range site. Excellent condition, moderate utilization. Claypen on left, loamy on right.
Date: July 14, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of hybrid Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation. Chickasha silt loam on 5 - 8% slope. Fertilized 200 pounds 1 A of 10-20-10. OK-1155-10.
Date: July 14, 1960
Creator: Fortney, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hybrid Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of hybrid Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation. Chickasha silt loam on 5 - 8% slope. Fertilized 200 pounds 1 A of 10-20-10. OK-1155-10.
Date: July 14, 1960
Creator: Fortney, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Landscape Beautification and Wildlife Shelter

Photograph of Multiflora roses and Red Cedar used for landscape beautification and wildlife shelter.
Date: July 14, 1960
Creator: Fortney, Fred J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Poorly Prepared Seedbed

Photograph of a poorly prepared seedbed. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Seedbed poorly prepared on 12 soil unit. Wheat was one-wayed before seeding grass. Soil blowed [sic] a lot. There is a poor stand of native grass at present."
Date: July 14, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Small Native Grass Plants in Rows on Shallow Sand Rock Soil

Photograph of "Small native grass plants in rows on shallow sand rock soil."
Date: July 14, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Shinnery Oak Control on Daisy Dunn Bois D' Arc Ranch

Photograph of a field on the Daisy Dunn Bois D' Arc Ranch which one side (left) was sprayed for shinnery control, while the right side was not. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Spraying for shinnery oak control. Left half picture sprayed in spring of 1958. Right half of picture has not been sprayed."
Date: July 14, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Three UNIDENTIFIED Workers Using A Hydro Seeder on Backslope of Detention Site, No. 4, Sgt. Major Creek, to Mixture of Native Grasses

Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED workers using a hydro seeder to seed backslope of Detention site, No. 4, Sgt. Major Creek, to mixture of native grasses. Bermuda sprigging crew is seen on the bottom left and a fencing crew is located in the center right of photo. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Hydro seeder seeding back slope [sic] of Detention site, No. 4, Sgt. Major Creek, to mixture of native grasses. Men in lower left corner is Bermuda springing crew. Fencing crew is busy also."
Date: July 14, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bigtop Dalea

Photograph of a Big Top Dalea.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Engleman, Jack
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Excellent Specimens of Bluestem

Photograph of some excellent specimens of bluestem. Sand bluestem on the left and little bluestem on right. Note sand Lovegrass adjacent. Pasture was grazed all during 1955 but not heavily. Good vigor of grass in 1956 at watering place. Bluestem plants six years old.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Engleman, Jack
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Mixed Upland Range Site

Photograph of excellent condition range on mixed upland site.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Engleman, Jack
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sand Drop seed in Bloom

Photograph of Jack Engleman inspecting Sand Drop seed in bloom in a mixed grass seeding, planted in 1955 and eventually failed.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Engleman, Jack
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sand Sagebrush, 6 Years

Photograph of a 6 year old Sand Sagebrush plant.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Engleman, Jack
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Seeding and Overseeding

Photograph of land seeded to sand Lovegrass in 1945 and over seeded to bluestem mixture in 1950. Note elimination of sand Lovegrass in competition with other grasses.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Engleman, Jack
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soils, Soil Erosion, Soil Conservation & Crop Management

Photograph of Carey silt loam profile. Note the compound columnar structure and the accumulation of caliche. The A1 horizon is about 12 inches thick, the B2 and B3 are about 2 ½ feet thick and the C ca [ca = pedogenic carbonates = carbonic acids that can that modify soil constituents] horizon extend below this. Entire picture covers 6½ feet of depth, typical of much of Carey soils in Harper County, transported by alluvial-colluvial forces from nearby hills and a weak B horizon has formed in places. Some soils are moderately permeable. OK-304-4.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Nance, Earl C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Switchgrass In Bloom

Photograph of a six year old Switchgrass in bloom. Note bare ground near clump where sand Lovegrass has been eliminated.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Engleman, Jack
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Casting, Pipe, and Fittings Used in Relief Well Installations

Photograph of "Casting, pipe, and fittings, which are used in relief well installations."
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Core Examination

Photograph of Roonald Rogers and Fred Heller examining cores on south abutment of relocated site 4.
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Damco Drilling Accessories

Photograph of "various Damco drilling accessories, including rubber packer, roller bit, fishtail, diamond bit, shale bit, NX core barrel, and drill stem."
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Damco Rotary Drilling Rig Demonstrating Use of Six-Inch Auger Bit

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED worker with a Damco rotary drilling rig demonstrating use of six-inch auger bit. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Damco rotary drilling rig demonstrating use of six-inch auger bit."
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History