Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "In laboratory, Pfc. Ellig begins to find out how to use all the complicated-looking equipment."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "OKLAHOMA A&M wrestlers Tuesday elected Ned Blass, twice national champion."

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A plot to overthrow the government was hatched at the soda fountain of a Ponca City drugstore Nov. 10, 1946."

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Three Ponca City women who will be back for another try for a share of prize money in the Times Classic next month are (left to right) Tracy Courtney, Eleanor Round and Doris Klose."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Mrs. Delia Castor, nationally known Oklahoma authority on floral arrangements will be a feature speaker at the 34th annual conference for farm women convening on the Oklahoma A&M College campus this week, July 31-Aug. 3."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "C. A. "Bud" Stoldt, left, former city engineer for Blackwell and engineer for the state board of affairs, is Gov Murray's choice as new director of the state highway commission to succeed H. E. Baily."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Medalist Charley Stolhand of Ponca City was matched with bob Klein, Tulsa, in quarterfinals of the Oklahoma State Amateur golf tournament at Tulsa Friday."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Charley Stolhand, a 37-year-old Ponca City refinery worker who had to hurry home from his vacation to work a night shift, won the 39th annual Oklahoma State Amateur golf championship here Saturday with a 1-up victory over Sax Judd, 31-year-old assistant football coach at Tulsa university, in the 36-hole finale at the Oaks Country Club."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Blanche Lucas, former post master of Ponca City and well known early day suffrage crusader died Friday in Chula Vista Calif."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The big noise at Ponca City this weekend? It is caused by the entrants in the annual Oklahoma state trap shoot being conducted there, and above are shown several of the participants."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Although actually attached to Francis E. Warren airbase, Wyo., the school squadron at Stillwater receives logistical support from Vance airbase, near Enid."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "CHARLEY STOLHAND.. . Looking ahead to state match play."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "When an outfit moves to the field, everything goes---including the kitchen and the kitchen sink."

Photograph of Chickaskia River flood in July 1951 badly pot-holed this field. Charles A. Hollpopeter (rt), district supervisor and SCS technician Willis H. Milton made check of damage. River channel is in background along row of trees. L. C. Moore Estate.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The sale sign comes down and the old Big V ranch is on its way to being broken up."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Viola Vanselous widow of the late William H. Vanselous, founder of the Big V Ranch, was on hand at the ranch dispersal sale."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The Big V ranch southwest of Ponca City, founded at the opening of the Cherokee strip by the late W. H. Vanselous, was just a group of smaller farm and ranch properties Wednesday after the holdings were put on the auction block and sold for a total of $763, 916."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The 11th annual Oklahoma Texas badminton match pitting the Sooner state's top stars against those from south of the red River, will be held at 7 p. m. Saturday at the YMCA gym."

Photograph of debris of July 1951 flood blocks Bitter Creek channel at county road bridge, makes future flooding easier unless removed. Bridge, battered by this and previous floods has been condemned. R.R. Walter (left), who ownes farm on both sides of creek this side of bridge, Willis H. Milton, SCS technician, and Charles A. Hollopeter, (rt) district supervisor, inspect damage. Bitter Creek is Chikaskia River tributary. Walter said creek ran out of banks 12 times in 1951 spring.