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Brush Control

Photograph of mesquite trees that have been deadened by kerosene poured on the crowns.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a combine harvester reaping, threshing and winnowing [“combining” the three in one operation—hence a “combine”] Sideoats grama seed. Class IV land, 5% slope, soil unit 20. OK-93-9.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of combining grasses. Combining Sideoats grama grass seed. Class IV land, 5% slope, Soil Unit 20. OK-93-7.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of a grassy range divided with a wire fence. Printed description on back: "Native range on a gypsum site in excellent condition. Sand Bluestem, Sideoats grama, catclaw, sensitive briar, wild alfalfa, antelope horn, hairy grama, celea, Blazing star, halls panicum, blue grama, buffalo bur and croton are present in this range."
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of mesquite trees that have been deadened by kerosene poured on the crowns.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of of a range land with sparse vegetation. Printed description on back: "Native grass range in poor condition due to overgrazing. The plants present in this range are Triodia, Three-awn, Blue Grama, Buffalo Bur, Sand Dropseed, Prickly pear, Yucca, ragweed and mesquite."
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Mesquite Tree Brush Control

Photograph of several dead mesquite trees killed by kerosene for brush control. Several buildings dot the background of the photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Brush Control. Mesquite trees that have been deadened by kerosene poured on the crowns."
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0360.0796]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: August 6, 1955
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Clinton

Topographic quadrangle map of Clinton, Oklahoma, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. Location, reliability, and sectionalized township diagrams are included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1955
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education

Photograph of F.E. LeGrand of Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a 1-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop. Sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman, Mr. LeGrand won with the name "Mr. Splash." OK-194-10.
Date: November 9, 1955
Creator: Whittington, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Good Condition Managed Range After Long Period of Drought on I. C. Thurmond Farm

Photograph of good condition managed range after long period of drought on I. C. Thurmond farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Managed range in good condition after long period of drought."
Date: May 5, 1955
Creator: Whittington, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of F. E. LeGrand, Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a one-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop, sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman magazine, Mr. LeGrand won with the name “Mr. Splash.” OK-194-9.
Date: November 9, 1955
Creator: Whittington, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of F. E. LeGrand, Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a one-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop, sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman magazine, Mr. LeGrand won with the name “Mr. Splash.” OK-194-10.
Date: November 9, 1955
Creator: Whittington, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

1955 ALF ladder (1955)

Photograph of the Elk City FD 1955 American LaFrance ladder truck. Photo taken by Julius Pierce just after delivery.
Date: 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Elk City St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Wood frame single story church with center door at front, and concrete front stoop. St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Elk City, closed 1988.
Date: 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0236.0343]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. W. E. Gilkey celebrated her 96th birthday Sunday with a group of relatives and friends."
Date: 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0340.0026]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "C. C. Killian, Sayre, Beckham County Commissioner"
Date: August 5, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0340.0253]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. .ED King proudly pins a set of second lieutenant's bars on the shoulder of her husband, who received his reserve commission in Rotc graduation rites at Oklahoma A&M Thursday."
Date: May 20, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0370.0163]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "This isn't Mary _ it's Yvonne Le grand of Mayfield."
Date: 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0371.0142]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Col. George Lawson, center, comptroller of the 15th air force at March Field, Calif., is shown here talking with Elk City chamber of commerce manager, Hilton Lewis, left, and A. L. Thurmond, Elk City banker on a recent visit to the area surrounding the Clinton-Sherman air force base now being reactivated near Elk City."
Date: 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0910.0489]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Maj. Gen. John B. Montgomery was guest speaker at the annual Elk City Chamber of Commerce banquet. He is commander of the 8th Airforce."
Date: January 31, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1412.0666]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Bob Ed Wilson, Erick, 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvis Wilson is married and lives on farm rents 890 acres of pasture and farm land, owns 42 head of cattle and 36 hogs, has a net worth of $8,270."
Date: October 12, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History