Grover Thomas Contour Pasture Ridges/Chickasha Project

Photograph of a field, which the contour pasture ridges have become vegetated. An UNIDENTIFIED town, possibly Ninnekah, is visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Contour pasture ridges which have become well vegetated.”
Date: November 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, R. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oil and Gasoline Safety

Photograph of a gasoline pump shed of the Wetumka African-American Soil Conservation Service Camp. The picture documents the safety measures taken by this particular camp for a special report. Note the various safety precautions that have been taken to make the storage of oil and gasoline safe: 1. Sand barrel with lid for fighting fires. 2. Shovel painted red hanging on the wall. 3. Breather pipe for gasoline tank extending through the roof. 4. Fire extinguisher available at all times 5. Warning signs. [OK ID # illegible].
Date: November 1, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a farmer plowing on the contour with a 3-horse team and a sulky plow. This land is being turned under with 8 inches of grass which will act as a soil builder and fertilizer for Spring oat planting. OK-5877.
Date: November 2, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civilian Conservation Corps

Photograph of a Civilian Conservation Corps [CCC] parade in Stillwater on Armistic Day, November 11, 1934.
Date: November 11, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of an Armistice Day parade of 1934 in Stillwater, Oklahoma feature Soil Conservation Service. First [unclear] for the Civilian Conservation Corps personne.
Date: November 11, 1934
Creator: Hollopeter, Chas A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of observational grass plantings. Bermuda grass selections in the foreground. R7-32
Date: November 5, 1937
Creator: Kiltz, B. F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a large Bermuda-grassed terrace outlet system which will carry water from 30 acres. Grass spot sodded in June 1937 and water kept out until the Fall. OK-6001.
Date: November 15, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of pasture improvement. The area to the right, one year ago was exactly like that on the left. The shrub brush was removed, sprouts mowed three times during the summer and grazing prohibited. Note differences of grass growth. OK-5994.
Date: November 19, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fence Row and Field Border

Photograph of a fence row and field border of sassafras, Rhus ambrosia, ulmus and chenopodium prior to winter grazing by farmer's livestock.
Date: November 1, 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bird Dogs At Point

Photograph of bird dogs at point on covey of birds in quail census of wildlife areas on Wm. Lafave farm.
Date: November 14, 1938
Creator: Hurd, M. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cottontail Rabbit Nest

Photograph of a cottontail rabbit nest in an abandoned field grown up to annual weeds and aristida. Sparse stand of brush in gully nearby. The cover of the nest has been lifted off to show the young rabbits.
Date: November 4, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Effect of Three Years on Contour Pasture Ridges/Stillwater Project

Photograph of the "Effect of three years on contour pasture ridges. Grass growth is markedly better immediately above and below the ridges." A few houses, barns, and other buildings are in the background. This photograph is a follow-up to the photo listed as 9-322.
Date: November 23, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grover Thomas Contour Furrowed Pasture/Chickasha Project

Photograph of a "Large area of contour furrowed pasture. Furrows are built 1 ½ years ago."
Date: November 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Strait Lane Eroded by Water Emptying From Terraces

Photograph of strait lane eroded by water emptying from terraces. A house or barn is in the background of photo. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Straight lane badly eroded by water emptying from terraces."
Date: November 20, 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fence Row and Field Border

Photograph of a fence row and field border of sassafras, Rhus ambrosia, ulmus and chenopodium prior to winter grazing by farmer's livestock.
Date: November 1, 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Quail Census

Photograph of "Wild Tribe" at point on single quail. Quail census being taken of wildlife areas on B. Prentice farm.
Date: November 15, 1938
Creator: Hurd, M. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Highway Improvement

Photograph of resectioning work on highway. To be followed with later pictures when grass is well established.
Date: November 30, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil Conservation Association Meeting

Photograph of s meeting of the Soil Conservation Association at the Konawa, Oklahoma CCC camp. These meetings are held every Monday night.
Date: November 28, 1939
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bird Dogs At Point (2)

Photograph of bird dogs at point on covey of birds in quail census of wildlife areas on Wm. Lafave farm.
Date: November 14, 1938
Creator: Hurd, M. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Contour Farming

Photograph of winter picture with wheat drilled in on the contour with semi-deep furrow drill.Each furrow acts as a miniature terrace and holds ice and snow from blowing off of field. This conserves moisture. OK-6008.
Date: November 20, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of enrolles at a Watumka SCS camp reading a poster put up on the camp grounds in the interest of safety. It has been brought out that this type of reminder (that of placing them singly instead of in groups) helps promote safety to a greater degree. OK-5868.
Date: November 1, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil Conservation Association

Photograph of of a meeting of the Soil Conservation Association at the Konawa, Oklahoma Civilian Conservation Corps [CCC] Camp. These Konawa meetings are held every Monday night. Mr. F.P. Swan, President of the Soil Conservation Association discusses matters with (left to right, front row, seated:) Mr. S.W. Bates, Seminole County; W.R. Sutherland, Superintendent, Konawa CCC Camp; I.R. Gilmore, Pontotoc County; and Raymond Walker, Pottawatomie County. Behind them are other SCS technicians and interested memebers of the Association. OK-6964.
Date: November 28, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil Conservation Camp

Photograph of a panoramic view of the Soil Conservation Camp in Wetumka, Oklahoma. The picture is to be used illustrating a special safety report for the personnel division. The office of the technical staff is the first building on the left while the barracks are located in the background. OK-5867.
Date: November 2, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil Conservation Camp

Photograph of a group of technical staff at theAfrican American Soil Conservation Camp at Wetumka, Oklahoma. This campnever had never lost time owing to accidents during its existence. Picture to be used in safety report. OK-5865.
Date: November 2, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History