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G. G. Gross Combining Rye and Vetch for Seed
Photograph of District Supervisor G. G. Goss using a tractor to combine rye and vetch for seed. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Combining rye and vetch for seed. This land has been in cultivation for 41 years. (G. G. Gross on tractor). Per Acre Yield: Unfertilized: 214# Abruzzi Rye Seed, 66# vetch, Fertilized: 224# Abruzzi rye seed, (120# superphosphate), 620# vetch seed, Cost of fertilizer, $1.65 per acre. Green Tonnage: Unfertilized: 3,079# rye, 103# vetch, Fertilized: 3,511# rye, 8,494# vetch. Total: Unfertilized, 1.59 tons per acre, Fertilized, 6.01 tons per acre. (The increase was 432# rye, 8,391# vetch). At 14 cents per lb. for vetch seed and 4 ½ cents per lb. for rye seed, the unfertilized crop amounted to $18.87 per acre. On fertilized land the per acre return was $96.88. The fertilizer made an increase in profit of $76.46 per acre.”
Date:
July 23, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Class III Range Land
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFIED men standing in a class III rangeland. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Class III range land. Blue grama grass is very low state of vigor. Invaders are numerous including muhly grass, fluff grass, three-awn, and perennial broomweed. Erosion, moderate to severe indicating that permanent damage is occurring. Recovery on this type of range will be slow, although much change toward the more desirable species can be expected when the use of range is based upon preserving the grama grasses.”
Date:
July 30, 1941
Creator:
Davis, D. O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
H. H. Lawson's Stock Cutter
Photograph of H. H. Lawson examining stalks of Crotalaria cut with his home built stalk cutter. The back of the photograph proclaims, “H. H. Lawson examines stalks of Crotalaria cut with his home built stalk cutter. A piece of 12” pipe and old road grader blades were utilized in constructing the implement. Cost, approximately $40.00.”
Date:
March 10, 1944
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ponds-Construction Method
Photograph of a completed concrete dam to be used for recreation and livestock water. View shows tie-in to limestone rock. Area between dam and keyway will be back filled with concrete.
Date:
June 21, 1967
Creator:
Ward, J. C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wild Turkeys on Feeding Ground
Photograph of wild turkeys on feeding ground with deer in background on Edwin Sawyer ranch, 15 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas. Turkeys are fed corn or milo each afternoon during the winter and spring. Feeding not only supplements the natural winter diet, but helps to keep the turkeys from migrating.
Date:
February 9, 1968
Creator:
Keng, E. B.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Food Availability through Conservation Farming
Photograph of Mrs. Phyllis Johnson who is one of many house-wifes that enjoys shopping in the modern day super-markets. Good conservation farming and modern canning methods make many items of food available to the house-wife of today.
Date:
February 6, 1966
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Misc. Title Screen Layout
Photograph of a title layout that was made by using Hernard 3-D title letters on a lithographic America The Beautiful print. Note. Shadow effect by using the raised letters. Color slides wre made by using the raised letters. Color slides were made of the same picture with amazing results.
Date:
September 6, 1966
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Photo of Unknown Man
Photograph of unknown man Fort Worth Cartographic Unit.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Photo of Unknown Man
Photograph of unknown man.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Range Cover Evaluation
Photograph of aerial view of range cover evaluation plot 17. Bare ground, poor condition; unused. No cover, except algea crust on soil surface. Soil splashed was 21,824 lbs. per acre, detachability 27% of standard sand. Water retained on plot during 20 minute test was 0. 95 in. , 47% water lost 1. 07 in. , 55%.
Date:
January 21, 1949
Creator:
Osborn, Ben O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation Cartoons
Photograph of a cartoon by Virgil White concerning fishing, here overfishing.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
White, Virgil
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation Cartoons
Photograph of a cartoon by Virgil White concerning fishing, here moderate fishing
Date:
unknown
Creator:
White, Virgil
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation Cartoons
Photograph of a cartoon by Virgil White concerning fishing, here the large catch is ready to devour the fisherman.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
White, Virgil
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of King Ranch Bluestem seed, clean and of commercial quality. High grade plantable material. Size of seed in original negative about one-half actual size. TX-44, 870.
Date:
November 1, 1948
Creator:
Davis, David O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Exhibitions and Presentations
Photograph of a display designed and built by the State Office, Temple Texas as assisted by the Field Information Unit. TRC-278-10.
Date:
February 1969
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of heads of Hairy grama (Bouteloua hirsute). TX-44, 279.
Date:
October 1, 1948
Creator:
Dyksterhuis, E. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of flowers, leaves, stems and tap root of Leavenworth’s Eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii). TX-44, 747.
Date:
October 1, 1948
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation
Photograph of roots, leaves and seed heads of red plantains {USDA: redseed plantains*], one of several small plants called tallow weed. TX-46, 888. *https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_plrh.pdf
Date:
July 1, 1950
Creator:
Hart, James
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of grass. Little bluestem hedged at seeding by cattle. TX-43, 257.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of a follow-up from photo TX 49-126A. The picture shows a homemade range pitter made from a one-way and mounted or a power lift [sic] of an Allis Chalmers tractor. The one-way had a 22 inch disc spruced 10 inches apart. Five inches were cut off one side. See pictures A, B, C, D, E, F and H. TX-49-126-G
Date:
May 1, 1954
Creator:
Reynolds, Franklin
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of pitting done in March, 1949. The depth of moisture under the old pit was 26 inches. On each side of the pit is wet from 8 to 10 inches. 4 ½ to 5 inch rain on March 9, 1953. TX-48-496.
Date:
March 10, 1953
Creator:
Fenner, O. L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of the water drop applicator in position so to determine soil detachment or splash from field plots. TX-44, 781.
Date:
1948
Creator:
Schuler, Victor
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of an infiltrometer built by the Soil Conservation Service scientist A. D. Bull. Here he checks it for proper adjustment as recording starts. Picture # 5 of a series. TX-46, 266-E.
Date:
November 1949
Creator:
Hart, James
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of an infiltrometer built by the Soil Conservation Service scientist A. D. Bull. The floats are being placed within the rings. Picture # 2 in a series. TX-46, 266-B.
Date:
November 1949
Creator:
Hart, James
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History