Photograph of overgrazing. Deep Prairie Site, poor condition class. Prolonged overuse during 5 subnormal annual rainfalls has brought about vegetation composition decline from a bluestem mixture to an almost pure stand of Buffalo grass. “Close” degree of utilization as determined by the Soil Conservation Service [SCS]. OK-423-6.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Far cry from old-fashioned stationary desks where boys of a generation ago carved initials are these modern steel chairs and work tables. This classroom, modern in every detail, is one of 10 opened Monday at the new Ridgeview school, 10010 Ridgeview drive, in The Village. One of the newest schools in the city system, Ridgeview is presently serving about 300 elementary students, taking part of the student load off Andrew Johnson, Britton and University Heights schools. John has bulged at the seams despite rapid expansion of its building ever since it opened. Ridgeview youngsters have been attending class in facilities provided by University Heights and Britton. The Village and surrounding additions presents one of the biggest headaches for city baord of education members. An area of young families, school planners just haven't been able to keep up with the number of youngsters. The photo above shows how windows are used for lighting in today's carefully-planned school classrooms."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Giant machines carve out east bypass roadbed west of Bryan between NE 23 and NE 36. Contractor Duard Pyle's earth-movers are beginning work on the first leg of the new U.S. 77 thoroughfare. The initial leg, a $3,500,000 project, will stretch 3 1/2 miles from the north bypass at Foundary south to NE 23. Future plans call for extending the four-laner to connect with a cross-town, elevated bypass at or near E Reno. The projected second leg would cost $1,800,00."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Another stretch of Oklahoma City's by-pass system will be opened to traffic Monday, the state highway depaertment has announced. To be opened at 1:30 p.m. will bw the NW 39 section running between Drexel and Grand boulevard. The section is four-lane limited access and carries U.S. 66 traffic to May avenue where it links with the north by-pass. Eventually a west by-pass will be constructed running south down Grand Boulevard. (O-3-13-60) Today's highway route markers are posted high and are bright for additional visibility as these markers along U.S. 66 and U.S. 270 illustrate. They are big so drivers of swiftly moving cars can read them."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(Photo of a large four-story building across the street, cars up and down the road, people at cars on the foreground cars, and more. Backside handwriting: "Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Miss Nernie Lyles gives bedside instruction to patients at Crippled Children's hospital. But those able to come to class go to the school room atmosphere on crutches, in wheel chairs and on hospital carts."

Bright yellow faille suit including a single-breasted jacket with a rounded neckline and a street-length skirt.

Photograph of the Lady's Fair Show, W. K. Y. Radio, 200 Block West Main, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. UNIDENTIFIED persons.

Photograph of the Lady's Fair Show, W. K. Y. Radio, 200 Block West Main, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. UNIDENTIFIED persons.

Photograph of the Lady's Fair Show, W. K. Y. Radio, 200 Block West Main, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. UNIDENTIFIED persons.

Photograph of the Lady's Fair Show, W. K. Y. Radio, 200 Block West Main, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. UNIDENTIFIED persons.

Photograph of the Lady's Fair Show, W. K. Y. Radio, 200 Block West Main, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. UNIDENTIFIED persons.

Photograph of the United Transports, Inc., Building, 4900 North Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK.

Photograph of the Morgan-Power Company, 1840 West Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.

Photograph of the Morgan-Power Company, 1840 West Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.

Photograph of the Federal Supply Company Building, 1500 West Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK.

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

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

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Music Interests Are Shared by Colleen Edwards, Bethel Kan., regional co-chairman of the Multiple Sclerosis drive, and Pat O'Harnett, 1728 Kingsbury, Oklahoma central chairman, as they compare notes at a regional meeting here."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "This machine weighs dollar bills to insure that each bundle has just the amount its label specifies."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Five months from completion, First Christian church's "Church of Tomorrow" offers this futuristic look."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Lifting the spire and cross atop."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "New Home Of The Oklahoma State Medical Association will be this building."

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