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Midland Bermuda on Paul Trent Farm
Photograph of Paul Trent and UNIDENTIFED man inspecting Midland Bermuda planted in 1953 from foundation seed stock. Two UNIDENTIFED men are in the background next to the tractor. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Paul Trent, 2. UNIDENTIFIED, 3. UNIDENTIFIED, 4. UNIDENTIFIED. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Midland Bermuda planted in 1953 from foundation seed stock. Roots to be sold for planting. Fertilized 50lbs. of N."
Date:
July 20, 1955
Creator:
Connally, Burton
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Midland Bermuda Rhizomes on D. H. Trent Farm
Photograph of Paul Trent and Chester Gray, SCS, checking Bermudagrass rhizomes being harvested on the Trent farm. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Paul Trent, 2. Chester Gray, SCS. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Paul Trent farmer and Chester Gray, SCS, checking Midland Bermudagrass rhizomes that are being harvested on the Trent farm for planting other lands to pasture. Trent also plans to sell some of the rhizomes for $5.00 per bu."
Date:
July 20, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
L. E. Lyons Contrasting Pastures
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men kneeling in two contrasting fields, separated by a crude wooden fence, owned by Mr. Lyons. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Left: Overgrazed pasture. Right: Pasture mowed once and deferred from grazing from one year. Mr. Lyons, who is chairman, Board of Supervisors, bought both fields recently and they were alike in respect to overuse, cover and vegetative types until on was mowed and deferred. Principle vegetation side oats [sic] and blue grama."
Date:
October 20, 1944
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
G. L. Kirk Farm Conservation Plan
Photograph of G. L. Kirk, chair of board of supervisors of Little River SCD, talking with John Bollinger, WUC, about his farm's conservation plan. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. John Bollinger, WUC at Valliant, 2. G. L. Kirk, chair of board of supervisors of Little River SCD. The back of the photograph proclaims, "G. L. Kirk, right, talks over conservation farm plan with John Bollinger, WUC at Valliant. Mr. Kirk is chairman of board of supervisors of Little River SCD but is cooperator in Valliant SCD. He owns a dry goods store in Idabel and is a director of the bank-but he had to start farming for his health. He has turned a wornout [sic] cultivated farm into a conservation grassland farm. It has been hard work but he thinks it's worth it."
Date:
July 20, 1950
Creator:
Putman, Jack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grade Hereford Cattle Grazing Weeping Lovegrass
Photograph of "Grade Hereford cattle grazing weeping lovegrass after an exceptionally long cold winter. Stephenville fine sandy loam."
Date:
April 20, 1960
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
State Soil Conservationist Rowley of Oklahoma and Gault of Arkansas Observing Growth of Greenfield Bermudagrass and Ladino Clover
Photograph of State Soil Conservationist Rowley of Oklahoma and Gault of Arkansas observing growth of Greenfield Bermudagrass and ladino clover. The photograph does not indicate the left to right positions of Rowley or Gault. The back of the photograph proclaims, "SCS men observing growth of Greenfield Bermudagrass and ladino clover on soil with very slowly permeable subsoil. State Soil Conservationist Rowley of Oklahoma and Gault of Arkansas."
Date:
July 20, 1961
Creator:
Ball, Lemuel
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
M. A. Caruso Inspecting Weeping Lovegrass
Photograph of M. A. Caruso inspecting a pasture planting consisting of weeping lovegrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Pasture Planting. Caruso in weeping lovegrass seeded in 1945, that has carried a grazing load of 107 head of cattle on 70 acres all summer."
Date:
October 20, 1961
Creator:
Wall, R. N.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rye and Vetch Planted in Bermuda Pasture
Photograph of "Rye and vetch planted in Bermuda pasture with Pasture Dream. 20" rows using 200 lbs. of 10-20-10 per acre."
Date:
February 20, 1956
Creator:
Evans, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Section Line Road and Concrete Structure Swept Away By 16-20 Inch Rain
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing in a deep washout where a section line road and concreate culvert was swept away by 16-20-inch rain on June 22. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Section line road running north from Hydro washed out in, concrete culvert completely disappearing. Many farm families had to go miles out of way to reach town. Extent of washout indicated by size of Soil Conservation Service technician. Estimate repair cost: $3,000."
Date:
July 20, 1948
Creator:
Fox, Lester C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Section Line Road and Concrete Structure Swept Away By 16-20 Inch Rain
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing in a deep washout where a section line road and concreate culvert was swept away by 16-20-inch rain on June 22. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Section line road running north from Hydro washed out in 16-20-inch rain June 22. Washout caused by run-off from small drainage area down drainageway to Deer Creek. Size of Soil Conservation Service technician in photo indicates extent of washout. Estimated repair cost: $3,000."
Date:
July 20, 1948
Creator:
Fox, Lester C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Strait Lane Eroded by Water Emptying From Terraces
Photograph of strait lane eroded by water emptying from terraces. A house or barn is in the background of photo. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Straight lane badly eroded by water emptying from terraces."
Date:
November 20, 1937
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Plow Pan on the Leonard Russell Farm
Photograph of plow pan on the Leonard Russell farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Plow Pan. 70 Soil Unit. Guar Field."
Date:
July 20, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A field With a Sorghum Cover
Photograph of a field with a Sorghum cover. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Sorghum Cover. Sorghum cover established under Conservation Reserve program. This field will be sown to native grasses in spring of 1959."
Date:
January 20, 1959
Creator:
Stith, C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
UNIDENTIFED Man Examining Wheat Crop and Wheat Stubble
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man kneeling and inspecting wheat stubble. The photographer on the back of the photograph proclaims, "Stubble of 1952 wheat crop has been properly managed to prevent wind erosion and protect new wheat crop. Wheat residue was one-wayed once and land was disked just prior to planting new crop. Residue was kept in surface to hold soil against wind and to make best use of moisture. Present wheat needs rain to maintain growth."
Date:
April 20, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Double Field Drains Before Spoil is Spread in Bossier Parish
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED people standing next to double field drains before spoil is spread. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Double field drains before spoil is spread."
Date:
March 20, 1952
Creator:
Loftin, L. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
UNIDENTIFED Man Checking the Berm and Side Slope of an Unspread Spoil
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man checking the berm and side slope of an unspread spoil. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Checking Berm and side slope. Spoil Unspread."
Date:
March 20, 1952
Creator:
Loftin, L. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grover Thomas Contour Pasture Ridges/Chickasha Project
Photograph of a field, which the contour pasture ridges have become vegetated. An UNIDENTIFIED town, possibly Ninnekah, is visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Contour pasture ridges which have become well vegetated."
Date:
November 20, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ditch Stakes as They Appear Before the Dragline Cuts the Ditch
Photograph of "Ditch stakes as they appear before the dragline cuts the ditch."
Date:
March 20, 1952
Creator:
Loftin, L. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
An UNIDENTIFIED Man Spreading out a Spoils Bank Using a Bulldozer and Using a Dragline to Cut the Ditch
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man spreading out a spoils bank using a bulldozer and using a dragline to cut the ditch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Spreading of spoil of bulldozer. Dragline cutting ditch."
Date:
March 20, 1952
Creator:
Loftin, L. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Common Floodplain of Caney-Coon Creek and Muddy Boggy
Photograph of a common floodplain of Caney-Coon Creek and Muddy Boggy. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Common floodplain of Caney-Coon Creek and Muddy Boggy. Flooding isolated cattle on higher ground and caused much concern and danger to rancher."
Date:
May 20, 1960
Creator:
Brown, G. C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Partially Flooded Coalgate Sewage System Near Coalgate
Photograph of a partially inundated Coalgate City Sewer system causing raw sewage to be released and the evacuation of some homes. This photograph was taken from a hill near Coalgate. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Coalgate City Sewer system partially inundated in Caney-Coon Creek floodplain, causing raw sewage to be released. Flood also caused evacuation of some houses. This is a portion of Muddy Boggy Creek Watershed."
Date:
May 20, 1960
Creator:
Brown, G. C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sugar Creek Channel Sedimentation Damage
Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED man standing on a bridge on Highway 281, which has sediment fill blocking water from passing underneath the bridge. A barn, house, or building stands behind the bridge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bridge on highway 281, 5 miles south of Hinton Oklahoma showing sediment fill. This sand from upstream has almost completely fill in under the bridge. This sand must be removed at regular intervals or the water will not have sufficient room to pass under the bridge and must overflow the highway. When the water flows around the bridge, considerable damage to the bridge approaches and highway are the result."
Date:
March 20, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chickasha Project Grass Contour Buffer Strip Inspection
Photograph of "Mr. Gray and Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, inspecting grass contour buffer strip in the Chickasha, Oklahoma project area." "Oscar Workman, farmer, prefers this native grass meadow strip to terraces on this gentle slope. Planted in April 1937 and he plans to mow same for hay in 1939. Mixture planted was equal parts Little Blue Sten [sic], Blue Gramma [sic] and Side oat Gramma [sic] at 30# per A." People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Mr. Chester Gray, 2. Sam Dunham, Extension Service Grass Specialist.
Date:
September 20, 1938
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chickasha Project Grass Work Inspection
Photograph of "Mr. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Okla., and Mr. Sam Dunham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, inspecting grass work done by the Chickasha Oklahoma Soil Conservation Service Project." People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Oklahoma, 2. Sam Dunham, Extension Service Grass Specialist.
Date:
September 20, 1938
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History