Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Fubam clover planted late in March, 1945. But no rain since May. TX-20-2.
Date: July 4, 1945
Creator: Bartley, O. H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Three UNIDENTIFED People Fishing Near Site 23 Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED adult and two UNIDETIFIED adolescents fishing for carp and catfish in a plunge basin near Wildhorse Creek Site 23. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Not only are reservoirs used for recreation, but plunge basins below flood prevention structures as well. Catfish and carp are the main catch in these pools."
Date: July 4, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Three UNIDENTIFED People Fishing Near Site 23 Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED adult and two UNIDETIFIED adolescents fishing for carp and catfish in a plunge basin near Wildhorse Creek Site 23. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Not only are reservoirs used for recreation, but plunge basins below flood prevention structures as well. Catfish and carp are the main catch in these pools."
Date: July 4, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Watershed

Photograph of people fishing from McCubbins Creek bridge which is on the county road onnorth side of Lake Humphreys. This bridge is across a reach of the lake.
Date: July 4, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Watershed

Photograph of people fishing from McCubbins Creek bridge which is on the county road onnorth side of Lake Humphreys. This bridge is across a reach of the lake.
Date: July 4, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Watershed

Photograph of Washita Watershed. Not only are reservoirs used for recreation, but plunge basisn below flood prevention structures as well. Catfish and carp are the main catch in these pools.
Date: July 4, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Watershed

Photograph of people fishing from McCubbins Creek bridge which is on the county road onnorth side of Lake Humphreys. This bridge is across a reach of the lake.
Date: July 4, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Landscape Beautification

Photograph of multiflora roses and Red Cedar used for landscape beautification and wildlife shelter.
Date: July 4, 1960
Creator: Fortney, Fred J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermuda Grass Nursery

Photograph of a bermuda grass nursery of a vocatonal agriculture student. Vo-Ag. Instructor R.J. Bedford in photo. Plot used for sprigging.
Date: July 4, 1960
Creator: Hager, P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Button Clover in Johnson Grass

Photograph of button clover in Johnson grass. In favorable years this 5 acre plot has carried 35 to 40 head of cattle for 3 to 4 weeks. 7 C-3 soil.
Date: July 4, 1960
Creator: Hager, P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Profile of Bates Fine Sandy Loam

Photograph of a profile of Bates fine sandy loam showing A, B, and C horizons.
Date: July 4, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of harvesting hay from sericea lespedeza planted April 16, 1942. First cutting made June 4, 1943, realizing 15 tons from 16 acres. OK-8566
Date: July 4, 1943
Creator: Smith, Byron T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of the harvesting of hay from Sericea lespedeza grass planted on April 16, 1942. The first cutting was made in June 4, 1943, making 15 tons off of 16 acres. Ok-8566.
Date: July 4, 1943
Creator: Smith, Byron T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Angus Cattle At Watering Hole

Photograph of a herd of Angus cattle watering after grazing on native grasses. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Angus Cattle Watering. Angus cattle watering after grazing on native grass established during spring of 1949. Range condition – Excellent."
Date: July 4, 1958
Creator: Stokes, G. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Steers Grazing Native Grass In Excellent Condition

Photograph of large steers grazing native grass in excellent condition. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Large steers grazing on native grasses planted during spring of 1949. Range condition is excellent at present."
Date: July 4, 1958
Creator: Stokes, G. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of Ralph Foster, reporter for Capper’s Farmer Magazine, Topeka, Kansas, is inspecting Caddo switchgrass hay being baled by Jack Rhoton. This 14 acre field was seeded May 17, 1957 and irrigated once. It produced 307 pounds of seed per acre in 1957. This hay crop yielded 2800 pounds per acre or 560 bales of good quality hay. A seed crop will follow. OK-708-3.
Date: July 4, 1958
Creator: Whittington, Fred
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History