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[Photograph 2012.201.B0299.0083]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "The center is a conference in the office of Col. Earl H. DeFord, commanding officer, center shown with Col. Harold G. Peterson, left, executive officer and Capt. James H. Bearly, base adjutant."
Date: July 27, 1942
Creator: Baughan, Betty
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0284.0173]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Wendell Willkie doesn't know this yet, but he should have been on the road Kansas City to Oklahoma instead of Belem of Baghdad--because there's a Third Front opening up out here in the hinterlands."
Date: October 27, 1942
Creator: Baughman, Betty
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1389.0463]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Like father like son is a bit bromidish - except that it's about the most applicable expression for Major John T. Walker and his son, Jerry g. Walker."
Date: May 27, 1942
Creator: Baughman, Betty
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

After Grouting with Bentonite

Caption says, "A-550 Photograph showing area on east dike of city of Altus Reservoir after grouting with Bentonite. Vicinity of hole No. 49."
Date: January 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Carryalls and other Equipment working on site

Large equipment working onsite for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-556 Carryalls and Euclids spreading fill material on Highway No. 9 relocation, vicinity Station No. 572."
Date: January 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Construction Equipment Pushing Dirt

Large construction equipment can be seen on left side of image moving dirt for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-555 East along south slope of Highway No. 9 relocation. Grader spreading fill material, vicinity of Station No. 574."
Date: January 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grouting Leaks

Caption says, "A-551 Grouting leaks in north end of east dike of City of Altus Reservoir, vicinity of hole No. 10."
Date: January 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Laborer posing with Tires

Laborer posing with tires for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-651 Tire Repair. The originator of the tire repair idea on the Altus Project. Mr. L. R. King, and some samples of boot material in various stages of preparation."
Date: March 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Laborer posing with Tires

Laborer posing with two tires and a work truck on the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-652 Tire Repair. Mr. King with two repaired tires that have seen considerable successful service."
Date: March 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Laborers Working on Side of Rock

Laborers working on small rocky cliff for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-554 Powder men loading holes on south side of rock cut on Santa Fe' Railroad relocation, vicinity of Station 62."
Date: January 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Laborers Working with Shovel and Dump Trucks

Large shovel excavating rock and laborers working on the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-552 Northwest shovel No. 3 at west end of rock cut on Santa Fe' Railroad relocation, vicinity of Station No. 57."
Date: January 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Large Shovel and Dump Trucks Excavating

Large shovel and dump truck excavating on the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-653 Northwest shovel excavating rock at west end of rock cut; vicinity Station 56 on Santa Fe Railroad relocation."
Date: March 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Large Shovel and Dump Trucks Excavating

Large shovel and dump truck excavating rock for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-654 Northwest shovel excavating rock on Santa Fe Railroad relocation, vicinity of Station 56."
Date: March 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Surveyors working

Surveyors working for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-553 Surveyors setting holes for wagon drilling, Station No. 59+25 on Santa Fe' Railroad relocation."
Date: January 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

View of Relocation Site

Above view of the relocation highway and railroad sites for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-604 Highway 44 and Santa Fe Railroad relocation from hill east of Highway, Station 118. Panorama No. 1 of 5."
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

View of Relocation Site

High angle view of construction offices and buildings for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-607 Lugert Dike from hill east of Highway 44, Station 118. Panorama No. 4 of 5."
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

View of Relocation Site

High angle view of steam train on tracks for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-608 Lugert Dike to East Dike from hill east of Highway 44, Station 118. Santa Fe Railroad and Highway 44 relocation in lower left section of picture. Panorama No. 5 of 5."
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

View of Relocation Site

Above view of the relocation site for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-605 Rock cut of Santa Fe Railroad relocation to South Dike from hill east of highway, Station 118. Panorama No. 2 of 5."
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

View of Relocation Site

High angle view of dikes for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-606 South Dike to North Dike from hill east of Highway 44, Station 118. Panorama No. 3 of 5."
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0386.0530]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma City was given honorable mention for outstanding work in the prevention during 1941, and presentation of a special scroll from the national fire underwriters association was made last week to W. S. Eberle, chairman of the chamber of Commerce fire prevention committee by fire Chief G. R. McAlpine."
Date: September 27, 1942
Creator: Christian, Roy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1026.0861]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Okla. Tax Commission attorney"
Date: March 27, 1942
Creator: Hart, Alphia O.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0272.0451]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Henry P. Iba, Oklahoma A. and M. athletic director and basketball coach goes all out at whatever he's doing."
Date: August 27, 1942
Creator: Johnson, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0272.0451]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Henry P. Iba, Oklahoma A. and M. athletic director and basketball coach goes all out at whatever he's doing."
Date: August 27, 1942
Creator: Johnson, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0164.0642]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Dog - "Mike" - Trained dog owned by Howard Pack - Okla. City."
Date: May 27, 1942
Creator: Kaho, C. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History