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Compacting Canal

Caption says, "A-939 Method of compacting canal perimeter in first 8,000 feet of Main Canal. Slope above present position of roller was compacted before full section was excavated. Excavation is being done by means of carryall scraper."
Date: August 2, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dam Spillway

Caption says, "A-918 Altus Dam. Spillway discharge on June 2, 1944 due to heavy rains on North Fork of Red River. Reservoir W. S. elevation at 1526 on approximately 2.4 ft. over spillway."
Date: June 2, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of samples of weeping love grass from A.H. Legako Farm, near Chandler, Oklahoma. From left to right: C. Kilpatrick, WUL; W.W. Bruce, Jr., Cooperator and SCS Engineering Aide; R.W. Koonoe, Cooperator. On may 2, 1942 young sprigs of love grass, from Cookson Hills (like those at left on the table) were planted in 3-ft rows on 2 acres of the A.H. Legako farm. The planting yielded 14 pounds of seed (combined) per acre in July 1942. Kilpatrick holds a sample of the seed heads. On July 18, 1942 a representative stool (center on table) was removed. The new grass on this stool is the result of 10 days growth. On October 11, 1943, the stools had attained growth and size represented by the sample on the extreme right. 1943 yields: June 14, 140 pounds from 2 acres July 3, 2 tons hay per acre (no rain: May 27 to Sept. 29) Sept. 29, 1/2 ton hay per acre. Planting was rested from September 29 until October 11 then grazed through December 1943. OK-8688.
Date: February 2, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of samples of weeping love grass from A.H. Legako Farm, near Chandler, Oklahoma. From left to right: C. Kilpatrick, WUL; W.W. Bruce, Jr., Cooperator and SCS Engineering Aide; R.W. Koonoe, Cooperator. On may 2, 1942 young sprigs of love grass, from Cookson Hills (like those at left on the table) were planted in 3-ft rows on 2 acres of the A.H. Legako farm. The planting yielded 14 pounds of seed (combined) per acre in July 1942. Kilpatrick holds a sample of the seed heads. On July 18, 1942 a representative stool (center on table) was removed. The new grass on this stool is the result of 10 days growth. On October 11, 1943, the stools had attained growth and size represented by the sample on the extreme right. 1943 yields: June 14, 140 pounds from 2 acres July 3, 2 tons hay per acre (no rain: May 27 to Sept. 29) Sept. 29, 1/2 ton hay per acre. Planting was rested from September 29 until October 11 then grazed through December 1943. OK-8688.
Date: February 2, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hughes Tool Company

Photograph of the September, 1944 Hughes Tool Company taken in located at 8 Northwest 20th Street, Oklahoma City, OK.
Date: September 2, 1944
Creator: Meyers Photo Shop
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Majestic Hotel

Photograph of the Majestic Hotel located at 101 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK.
Date: September 2, 1944
Creator: Meyers Photo Shop
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oklahoma City

Photograph of the south side of West Main Street from Robinson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.
Date: August 2, 1944
Creator: Meyers Photo Shop
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oklahoma Gas & Electric

Photograph of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (O. G. & E.) located at 321 Northwest 3rd Street at Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.
Date: September 2, 1944
Creator: Meyers Photo Shop
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0119.0631]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0149.0195]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Matt J. Meagher interviewer in the Poteau office of the United States employment service, is shown receiving a certificate from Dr. George L. Cross, acting president of the University of Oklahoma , following completion of a training course on employment interviewing and counseling."
Date: June 2, 1944
Creator: Meek, Richard B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0288.0075]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: September 2, 1944
Creator: Hamm, Charles
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0288.0183]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Sailor Clint Herron, midget basketball player, exhibits his big hands which have aided him in establishing an enviable athletic record with the naval air station's Zoomers."
Date: March 2, 1944
Creator: Hamm, Charles
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0290.0202]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: March 2, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0292B.0382]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Ella Hodgden - Drummond - Cattle Rancher"
Date: March 2, 1944
Creator: Stockwell, Bill
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0307.0065]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Within these jars and tobacco cans are 13,585 grains of marijuana - enough to make 1,948 cigarettes. The exhibit, displayed by Charles Dierker, U. S. district attorney, was a highlight of a trial Wednesday before Stephen Chandler, federal district judge."
Date: February 2, 1944
Creator: Meek, Richard B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0317.0369]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "file photo"
Date: September 2, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0341.0113]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Golden Glover about whom much of the tournament speculation whirls is Paul Keotah, the double-tough little Oklahoma bantamweight who has been defeated once this season and who showed brilliantly last week."
Date: February 2, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0358B.0750]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: November 2, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0366.0020]

Caption: "Ivan Evans of Putnam City (above) the defending state champion, breaks the tape an easy winner in the 440-yard dash at Tuesday's regional track and field carnival at Taft stadium."
Date: May 2, 1944
Creator: Sparlin, Morris E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0366.0021]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Ivan Evans, Putnam City, track."
Date: May 2, 1944
Creator: Sparlin, Morris E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0368.0018]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: August 2, 1944
Creator: Kaho, C. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0927.0672]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "When Lieut. Ralph Neely called at the Chamber Tuesday he found the presidents chair empty."
Date: May 2, 1944
Creator: Meek, Richard B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0949.0252]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "One of the largest chattel mortgages ever filed in Oklahoma county a 365-page instrument, securing $18,000.000 worth of bonds purchased by the Chase National Bank on New York City from the Oklahoma Natural Gas Co was recorded Tuesday by Helen Nix county clerk."
Date: May 2, 1944
Creator: Rose, Edith
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1030.0787]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: Miller, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History