Assorted Rock Sizes

Caption says, "A-123 Stockyard with rows of assorted sizes of rocks to be squared for use in the construction of the new Altus Dam."
Date: July 6, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Tamping Roller

Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-139 Tamping roller compacting embankment."
Date: July 3, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Tools for Field Density Test

Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-141 Some of the tools and equipment used to make field density tests."
Date: July 3, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dragline

Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-145 Dragline sloping bank of cut-off trench."
Date: July 7, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cutoff Trench Excavated

Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-147 North end of dike showing cut-off trench excavated into rock."
Date: July 7, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sprinkler Wetting Embankment

Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-149 Sprinkler wetting down embankment lift placed by carryalls."
Date: July 7, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lugert After the Cyclone

Caption says, "A-708 Copy of photograph of school at Lugert, Oklahoma, after the cyclone, April 27, 1912."
Date: July 2, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lugert Store After Cyclone

Caption says, "A-710 Copy of photograph of Lugert Store after the cyclone at Lugert, Oklahoma, April 27, 1912."
Date: July 2, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bitter Creek Flood

Caption says, "A-112 Bitter Creek Flood from bridge on Highway #62 looking east."
Date: July 6, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bitter Creek Flood

Caption says, "A-114 Bitter Creek Flood from west of bridge showing creek under bridge south side."
Date: July 6, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grain Field after Flooding

Caption says, "A-126 Effects of flood on grain field south of Highway #62 and west of Bitter Creek bridge the next day after the flood."
Date: July 7, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Mr. Wayman in Bearded Wheat

Caption says, "A-1 Altus Project. Mr. Wayman standing in Bearded Wheat on the Stidam place one-half mile south and one mile west of Blair, Oklahoma. , Section 1, T. 3N. , R. 21W. Average height of grain 22 inches. Yield 8 bushels per acre."
Date: July 22, 1940
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wheat Crop on Mr. George Wickers Farm

Caption says, "A-3 Altus Project. Wheat crop on farm owned by Mr. George Wickers, one and one-half miles west of Blair, Oklahoma. , Section 25, T. 4N. , R. 21W. Jack McMillin in wheat 26 inches high. Average height of wheat raised was about 20 inches. Crop yield about 12 bushels to the acre. Bill Chaney on tractor."
Date: July 25, 1940
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pinto Beans Plot

Caption says, "A-295 Pinto beans, a general view of plot. City of Altus one mile in background. Due to large amount of rain fall, irrigation was not necessary. Produced 80 pounds of dried beans per 1/4 acre (320 pounds per acre). Refer to Photograph No. A-296."
Date: July 2, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

White Bermuda and Yellow Onions

Caption says, "A-297 Onions, showing contrast between white Bermuda and Yellow Onion Sets. No production record. Irrigation not necessary."
Date: July 2, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cucumbers

Caption says, "A-299 Cucumber, long green variety. No production record. End of second week of picking, irrigated plot was producing 3 to 1 over non-irrigated plot."
Date: July 2, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oral History Interview with Helen Caitlan, Saturday 22, 1989 transcript

Oral History Interview with Helen Caitlan, Saturday 22, 1989

Interview with Helen Caitlan, where she discussed her life experiences and viewpoints.
Date: July 22, 1989
Creator: Brenda Daigle; Hayley Sims & Helen Caitlan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Power Shovel Loading Material

Caption says, "A-1056 Specifications No. 1084. Power shovel loading riprap material at State Reformatory quarry near Granite, Oklahoma. Morrison-Knudsen Co., Inc., Contractors."
Date: July 19, 1945
Creator: George, P. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pneumatic Rolling

Caption says, "A-1076 Main Canal test section - stabilized earth lining. View showing harrowing prior to pneumatic rolling, also use of pneumatic roller in canal bottom."
Date: July 31, 1945
Creator: Bryne, W. S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Placing Embankment Material and Riprapping

Caption says, "A-1058 Specifications No. 1084. View showing progress on placing embankment material and riprapping C.R.I. & P.Ry. across Altus reservoir. Morrison-Knudsen Co., Inc., contractor."
Date: July 19, 1945
Creator: George, P. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Placing Operations

Caption says, "5-AL-228 Specifications No. 1133. View of placing operations at overchute across Altus Canal at Station 506+80."
Date: July 9, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Police Officers with Car

Photograph depicts members of the Altus Police Department. James Smith, Chief of Police is at lieft. Six
Date: July 15, 1947
Creator: Hovey, D. A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Police Officer with Car

Photograph provides a view of James Smith, Chief of the Altus Police Departmenht. Police Department building is in the background. It was located at 209 W. Commerce.
Date: July 15, 1947
Creator: Hovey, D. A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Power Shovel

Caption says, "A-1050 Power shovel loading protective rock blanket material in Euclid for hauling to Main Canal."
Date: July 6, 1945
Creator: George, P. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History