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Roadside Erosion Control
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing next to a farm road, which will be relocated for erosion control, added safety, and connect it to Oklahoma Highway 277. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Farm road relocated for erosion control and added safety. Retirement of old cultivated field to Bermuda pasture. Fields seen on right will be retired and sodded to Bermuda above the relocated fence area. Below fence will be utilized for temporary pasture lot. Farm road will be relocated to enter onto highway near the crest of the hill."
Date:
October 14, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of an UNIDENTIFED Site No. 30 Near Lindsay
Photograph of an aerial shot of Site No. 30 and the surrounding area taken at 1000 feet. The photograph shows a gully plug with pipe drain.
Date:
July 14, 1948
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Site 4 Sergeant Major Creek Doxey Shale and Siltstone Cores
Photograph of six in cores of Doxey Shale and Siltstone from Site 4, Sergeant Major Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Six-inch cores of Doxey shale and siltstone, with bands of gypsum, in 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
Two UNIDENTIFED Men Standing on the Bank of a New Drainage Ditch
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men standing on the bank of a new drainage ditch constructed with a dragline, spoils bank spread with a bulldozer, and fields planted with white Dutch clover, oats, and singletary peas. The back of the photograph proclaims, "New drainage ditch constructed with dragline in August 1944, Spoil banks were spread with bulldozer. Adjoining area on left is in white Dutch clover; on right oats and Singletary peas. Entire area is surrounded by and electric fence. Ditch has been carrying water since first winter rains fell in 1944."
Date:
March 14, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Follow Up Brush Control by Spraying
Photograph of brush control, a follow up of 8/4/1958.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pond on Thomas Farm
Photograph of a pond constructed in spring of 1957. 3 to 1 slope-over 15 feet deep.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass Planting Native Grass Mixture
Photograph of a native grass mixture planting.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Soil Bank Planting
Photograph of 1959 soil bank planting on native grass mixture.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Native Grass Planting
Photograph of native grass planting in 1959. 300 feet from SE corner of field.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contrast Pecan Orchard and Native Growth
Photograph of a study in contrast of a cleared pecan orchard and native growth on an ajoining farm.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control
Photograph of brush control. Photo is a follow-up to OK-633-3, 8/4/58.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Native Grass Planting
Photograph of grass, native grass planting.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control
Photograph of brush control on east side-cement culvert.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oak and Blackjack Brush Control
Photograph of oak and blackjack complex area on the east side of the road airplane sprayed in the spring of 1954 with 2-4-5T. Deferred grazing was practiced on this area during the growing seasons.Excellent timber kill and grass growth with bluestem grass showing up. Some timber is resprouting and will need follow up spraying.
Date:
September 14, 1959
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Hand Harvesting Weeping Lovegrass Seed
Photograph of hand harvesting weeping lovegrass seed in 2 year old planting in corner of cultivated field. Note terraces and contour cultivation in background. Whitehead operates a 520 acre farm and plans to plant 10 to 15 acres of lovegrass next year. Last year he hand harvested 24 pounds of seed from 1/8 acre.A 2 acre field of ryegrass was grazed by 130 hogs, one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon for 90 days, beginning February 1, 1945. Seed was then combined from the plot. Mr. Whitehead says the grass alone was worth as much as 200 bushel of corn. Yield of lovegrass seed this year is estimated at 125 pounds per acre from approximately 8 acres. Mr. Whitehead and his son are shown it the photograph.
Date:
July 14, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Suburban Erosion
Photograph of residential developments in suburban areas often create critical erosion hazards. A thorough knowledge of the soil resource3s is esential to cope with such problems.
Date:
April 14, 1969
Creator:
Groom, Dan F.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Doxey Shale Cores
Photograph of Six-inch cores of Doxey shale and siltstone, with bands of gypsum, in south abutment of relocated Site 4.
Date:
July 14, 1955
Creator:
Brune, G. M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Walnut Trees surviving Adverse Conditions
Photograph of Walnut trees approximately 25 years old, which have lived through very adverse conditions during the past few years. In small drainageway, but no provision for storing excess water.
Date:
November 14, 1936
Creator:
Williams, Quentin
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Erosion Control
Photograph of erosion control project. Lateral roads were formerly unassessable due to huge gully across roadbed. Area has been resectioned and sloped, a drop inlet and two culverts constructed by WPA. Safer roadways and safer waterways result.
Date:
November 14, 1940
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
UNIDENTIFED Man Standing in A Field of Rye and Vetch
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man standing in a field of vetch and rye planted in the fall of 1955. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Ten acres of vetch and rye planted in the fall of 1955. Seeded at the rate of 1 bushel of rye and 30 pounds of vetch per acre and fertilized with 200 pounds of 10-20-10 per acre. Field was grazed 30 head of milk cows in a grazing rotation with other pastures. Cattle were removed on 15th of March and the vetch and rye will be cut for silage. This field has been planted to vetch and rye for the past three years. Two tons of lime and 500 pounds of Rock Phosphate per acre were applied in 1949 according to soil test and crop needs."
Date:
May 14, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Common Cherry Plant at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Mount Pinchot Pasture
Photograph of a close up view of an UNIDENTIFIED person next to a common Cherry plant on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Mount Pinchot Pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close up of common cherry (Prunus virginiana) that has been heavily browsed by deer and elk in the past. In is growing on the north slope of peak just west of Mt. Pinchot above the old gold mine."
Date:
April 14, 1967
Creator:
Fry, Chester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Land Use Planning
Photograph of “Leonard A. Solomon, Executive Director, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, examines plans affecting land use in a suburban area.“ Some houses and cars are present in the background.
Date:
August 14, 1972
Creator:
Croom, Dan F.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History