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Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of a close up of photo OK-1362-7, in which Soil Conservation Service {SCS] Woodland Conservationist Charles Burke points out the first deadening of cull hardwood. Note the effect of the pine release by axe girdling of this large oak. OK-1362-8.
Date:
July 15, 1961
Creator:
Ball, Lemuel
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph noting the stand of pine seedlings after the hardwood area was removed.
Date:
August 15, 1949
Creator:
Hodson, E. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of a planting machine planting a shelterbelt consisting of three rows, 2 rows of Chinese Elm and 1 row of Mulberry. 30 minutes for 1/2 mile. One row to planted right through the center of farm. The pattern is to be completed in the future. OK-9910.
Date:
March 15, 1949
Creator:
Gardner, G. C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming
Photograph of terrace construction. Striking off the back slopes of a channel type terrace built entirely with a bulldozer. See OK-190-12 for the first pass made with the bulldozer in starting the construction. OK-190-10.
Date:
November 15, 1955
Creator:
Martin, J. V.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming
Photograph of a bulldozer striking out the last pass on a channel-type terrace constructed entirely with bulldozer equipment. See OK-190-10 for the completed terraces and OK-190-12 for the starting of the terrace. The terrace spills directly into a meadow strip shaped and seeded to King Ranch [KR] Bluestem in March, 1952. OK-190-11.
Date:
November 15, 1955
Creator:
Martin, J. V.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Exhibitions and Presentations
Photograph of H.R. Wells, Soil Conservation Service [SCS] Biology Specialist in Oklahoma, studies the value of Vanada wild rye for food and cover for wildlife. This cool season native grass is a good source of food for quail, as well as excellent for grazing and, additionally, erosion. This living grass exhibit was planned and established by members of the Oklahoma chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of America, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Seedmen’s Association and the Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition. OK-298-9.
Date:
July 15, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of H. R. Wells, biologist, left, and M. D. Gamble, Agronomist, discuss a Western wheatgrass planting. This native cool-season grass furnishes good food and cover for wildlife, as well as excellent grazing and erosion control. This living grass exhibit was planned and established by members of the chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of America, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Seedman’s Association and the Oklahoma State fair and Exposition. OK-298-12.
Date:
July 15, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Robert Gamble, left, and Bill Shirley, right, Oklahoma City high school students, study identifying characteristics of Eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides). Over 50 kinds of grasses, legumes and forbs native to Oklahoma are growing in a living grass exhibit at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. This living grass exhibit was planned and established by members of the chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of America, in cooperation with Oklahoma Seedman’s Association and the Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition. OK-298-7.
Date:
July 15, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrubs
Photograph of multiforal rose. The multifloral rose planted in 1950 and burned out in 1953. Multiforal rose fence now shows three years of growth. This plant in this area is used as a living fence, windbreak and as a cover for wildlife.
Date:
May 15, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrubs
Photograph of multiflora rose fence. Multiflora rose fence was planted in 1950 by Haskel Shorter as a boundary between Class VII land on the right and Class III land on the left. It was planted on a diversion terrace.
Date:
May 15, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Soils, Soil Erosion, Soil Conservation & Crop Management
Photograph of emergency tillage. Listing (with small sweeps) a sandy field planted with wheat. The field had been idle for several years until about 1943. A crop of rye was grown for 2 consecutive years (1944 & 1945) to tie down the topsoil and as preparatory to planting a wheat crop. Wheat was planted for the first time year and the field is blowing badly. TX-1853.
Date:
February 15, 1946
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
US Government Land; Squatter families
Photograph of a typical, run-down squatter’s shack—surrounded by overcut timberland and eroded fields. The tenant works for the Works Progress Administration [WPA] earning $2.32 per day. The monthly wage is approximately $15. A garden of peas, sweet potatoes and other vegetables helps the family eke out a meager existence. OK-8139.
Date:
April 15, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
US Government Land; Squatter families
Photograph of a run-down squatters’ shack in the Land Utilization [L.U.] project area. The only visible source of income is the sale of small amounts of stovewood derived from adjoining overcut woodlands. OK-8138.
Date:
April 15, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation Planning
Photograph of a crowd of 400 ranchers and farmers looking at grasses and other plants at the first stop on the Range Conservation Field Day held by the Association of Hill Country Soil Conservation Districts [SCD]. Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technician, B. W. Allred led the discussion on the tour. This pasture has been conservatively grazed and rested since March 15. Note the good grasses in the foreground. TX-46, 950.
Date:
July 15, 1950
Creator:
Rechenthin, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Land Conservation, Management and Utilization
Photograph of grazing (over and under). A fence line contrast to show the effects of proper grazing as contrasted with overgrazing. Both of these climax grass pastures have been growing under drought conditions for the past 4 years. The pasture on the left has been properly managed and is in excellent condition. The pasture on the right has been overgrazed and is in poor condition. Top soil, base grasses and the scant moisture has been conserved on the excellent range whereas it is being lost on the misused range. OK-281-1.
Date:
May 15, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Hilly Stony Range Site
Photograph of a hilly stony range site that has been protected from grazing by deer for 7 years. Hatchery and Mt. Scott in background.
Date:
April 15, 1960
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Stubble Mulch
Photograph of a close-up picture of stubble mulch. Mr. Staton stubble mulches wheat land with Holme followed with heavy duty double tandem disc to work muclh into surface soil. Average wheat yield is 40 bushels per acre. SCS program started in 1951 on this farm.
Date:
July 15, 1956
Creator:
Bailey, Oran F.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Range Land Snow Scene and Grazing Conditions
Photograph of a snow scene of range land showing grazing condition during snow periods.
Date:
February 15, 1960
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Loamy Prairie and Shallow Prairie Range Sites
Photograph of the loamy prairie and shallow prairie range sites. Quinlin-Woodward loams.
Date:
February 15, 1960
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Catfish Hatching Troughs
Photograph of Dr. Howard Clemens places catfish spawn in hatching troughs. Spawn are aerated through use of mechanical agitators.
Date:
July 15, 1970
Creator:
Croom, Dan F.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Plowing Under Vetch
Photograph of vetch being plowed under for soil improvement.
Date:
May 15, 1955
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rabbit Traps Made of Logs
Photograph of rabbit traps made of logs. Hundreds of traps of this type were used last winter for commercial rabbit trapping. Many of the farmers depend heavily on the income derived from rabbit trapping. The rabbits sold for 10 cents each. Mr. Lafaye caught over 300 rabbits before Christmas
Date:
January 15, 1939
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Multiflora Rose Fence
Photograph of a multiflora rose planted in 1950 and burned out in 1953. Multiflora fence now shows three years growth. This plant in ths area is used for a living fence, windbreak and as a cover for wildlife.
Date:
May 15, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Loamy Prairie Site
Photograph of a loamy prairie site on right in excellent condition. Hilly stony site on left. West of Grama Lake in Big Game pasture.
Date:
September 15, 1959
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History