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Conservation Rotation Hay & Pasture with Cattle Grazing in Pasture
Photograph of a herd of 112 cattle grazing on a pasture consisting of Blackwell switchgrass and sweetclover planted on 75 acres of land. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Conservation Rotation Hay & Pasture. Blackwell Switchgrass. Mr. Brown planted a mixture of 3 lbs. Blackwell Switchgrass and 2 lbs. Sweet clover March 1957 on 75 acres of Class III land. On Mar. 1 he started grazing 80 head of steers in this field and grazed until May 20. Returned the 80 head to graze July 15 to Oct. 25 or total of 182 days total gain 28, 500 lbs. This shows same field July 2, 1959 with 96 big cattle and 16 calves have been grazing since June 1. Brown plans to graze until Aug. 1 then rest to get good regrowth and will return [the] Oct. 1 until sold.”
Date:
July 2, 1959
Creator:
Chance, R. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Site 22, Wildhorse Creek Municipal Tower Base Construction
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man looking down towards the base of a municipal tower foundation at Site 22, Wildhorse Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Site 22, Wildhorse Creek. Municipal tower foundation base. Setting 18” corrugated pipe, to hold back sand and water allow drilling of 12” Dia. Holes 40” deeper 8” Dia. Holes 40” deeper 8” Dia. Caseing [sic] them to be set in each hole and concrete pumped down forming 12” piles and a spread footing 70’ below natural ground.”
Date:
December 2, 1956
Creator:
Cornforth, Kenneth
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bird Nest Creek Flood
Photograph of a farmland field inundated with water from the nearby Bird Nest Creek after a flood. A house or a barn is covered by floodwater in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Flood. Farmland inundated by water adjacent to Bird Nest Creek, due to lack of channel capacity.”
Date:
October 2, 1959
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle
Photograph of cattle on the Dowdy and Clauswitz Farm.
Date:
November 2, 1955
Creator:
Gamble, Maurice D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fred Lowe
Photograph of Fred Lowe standing in front of his cattle.
Date:
September 2, 1955
Creator:
Gamble, Maurice D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle
Photograph of cattle on the Dowdy and Clauswitz Farm.
Date:
November 2, 1955
Creator:
Gamble, Maurice D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Timber and Lumber Treatment
Photograph of a creosoting plant. Cylinder is 80 feet and 6 feet deep, has a capacity over 1,000 cubic feet of wood. This plant would cost $100,000 if purchased. OK-1061-10.
Date:
November 2, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of floodwater damage in the vicinity of Stillwater. OK-477-11.
Date:
May 2, 1957
Creator:
Brune, G. M.; Curry, Jerold; Mullins, Tilman & Holden, Harold.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of floodwater damage in the vicinity of Stillwater. OK-477-11.
Date:
May 2, 1957
Creator:
Brune, G. M.; Curry, Jerold; Mullins, Tilman & Holden, Harold.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of floodwater damage in the vicinity of Stillwater. OK-477-12.
Date:
May 2, 1957
Creator:
Brune, G. M.; Curry, Jerold; Mullins, Tilman & Holden, Harold.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of floodwater damage in the vicinity of Stillwater. OK-478-3.
Date:
May 2, 1957
Creator:
Brune, G. M.; Curry, Jerold; Mullins, Tilman & Holden, Harold.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a before picture on the Whitegrass Waterhole. Looking northwest. Channel will be 8 feet deep and 35 feet flat at the bottom. 3 to 1 slide slope. OK-1061-6.
Date:
November 2, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Timber and Lumber Treatment
Photograph of a creosoting plant. Cylinder is 80 feet and 6 feet deep, has a capacity over 1,000 cubic feet of wood. This plant would cost $100,000 if purchased. OK-1061-9.
Date:
November 2, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Blue Panicum planting, Mountain View Soil Conservation District. Planted on May 21, 1951 at a rate of two pounds per acre. Picture taken on November 2, 1951.
Date:
November 2, 1951
Creator:
Murrell, Ray C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
UNIDENTIFED Man Standing Next to a 80-foot Pipe At A Creosoting Plant in Valliant
Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED man standing next to an 80 foot long, 6-foot deep pipe at a Creosoting plant in Valliant, Oklahoma. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cylinder is 80' long, 6' deep, has capacity over 1,000 cu. ft. of wood. This plant would cost $100,000 if purchased."
Date:
November 2, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Close-Up of A Partially Killed Bindweed Plant Area In A Wheat Field
Photograph of a close-up shot of a partially killed bindweed plant area in a wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close-up of bindweed area in wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956 received only partial kill. This weed is a very rapid spreader and will cover large areas in a short time if it is not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Partially Killed Bindweed Plant Spot In A Wheat Field
Photograph of a partially killed bindweed plant spot in a wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bindweed spot in wheatfield [sic] sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956 received only partial kill. This weed is a very rapid spreader and will cover large areas in a short time if it is not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Close-Up of A Bindweed Plant Area
Photograph of a close-up shot of a bindweed plant area at the edge of a wheat field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close-up of bindweed area at the edge of a wheat field. This area is uncontrolled and is in excellent condition. It is in a low spot where it receives enough moisture to encourage growth. If not controlled it will spread rapidly into the adjoining wheat field and cause much damage to the wheat. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Newt Chamberlain Showing Size and Height of Disc on Plow
Photograph of "Newt Chamberlain, contractor, standing by plow showing size and height of disc – 48" in diameter." The field that Chamberlains stands in is heavily vegetated.
Date:
November 2, 1959
Creator:
Collins, F. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Brushy Area Plowed With 48-inch Disc
Photograph of a brushy field plowed with a 48-inch disc, cut to a depth of 14 to 18 inches, left very little green brush remaining in area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Area of brush plowed with a 48" disc. Cutting to a depth of 14 to 18 in. Very little green brush left after plowing."
Date:
November 2, 1959
Creator:
Collins, F. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Drilling Wheat on Richfield Silt Loam
Photograph of three UNIDENTIFIED workers drilling wheat. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Drilling wheat – Richfield silt loam."
Date:
October 2, 1955
Creator:
Welsh, A. P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dalhart Sandy Loam/Soil Profile
Photograph of a field of tilled stubble mulch on Dalhart sandy loam. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dalhart sandy loam. Stubble mulch tilled prior to seeding close-up."
Date:
October 2, 1955
Creator:
Welch, A. P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Drilling Wheat on Richfield Silt Loam
Photograph of three UNIDENTIFIED workers drilling wheat. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Drilling wheat – Richfield silt loam."
Date:
October 2, 1955
Creator:
Welsh, A. P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
UNIDENTIFED Man, on Tractor, is Dressing and Raising The Heights of the Backslopes on the Reinard Brothers Farm
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man, on tractor, is dressing and raising the heights of the backslopes on the Reinard Brothers farm, while C. E. Barker watches. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. UNIDENTIFED Man, 2. C. E. Barker. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dressing back slope [sic] for each 6' or less of increase in height. Clarence Max Reinard, who is part owner of farm and partner in contracting business, is on tractor. Horace Reinard, not in picture is the partner. C. E. Barker, tractor operator, is watching the operation."
Date:
January 2, 1953
Creator:
Archer, S. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History