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Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader machine is prepared for transportation. Shown in the picture is A. P. Ottinger, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], Soil Conservation Service [SCS], of Clinton, Oklahoma. OK-215-11.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn hydroseeder in operation. The nozzle tower permits accurate spreading of mixture, 360 degree-swing with a 90 degree vertical travel, carrying a distance of approximately 100 feet. Seed and fertilizer were mixed with water in the agitator tank. Alvin M. Clements, Area Conservationist, Clinton, Oklahoma, Operator. OK-214-8.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader is applying mulch at the rate of 1-ton per acre, following the initial seedbed preparation. The operator is Fred Whittington, Range Conservationist, Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-215-1.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. This is a closeup view of mulch (including seed) with asphalt applied for stabilization. OK-214-10.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Hydroseeder in operation. The nozzle tower permits accurate spreading of mixture, 360 degree swing with a 90 degree vertical travel, carrying a distance of approximate 100 feet. Seed and fertilizer were mixed with water in the agitator tank. Alvan M. Clements, Area Conservationist, Clinton, OK, operator. OK-215-9.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Finn mulching Machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of 1-ton per acre, following seedbed preparation. Feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales materials. Side extensions are furnished for loose material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan, powered by a 36-HP motor at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is Fred Whittington, range Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-214-4.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn hydroseeder spraying a mixture of grass seed and fertilizer on a prepared seedbed, with a 1-ton mulch spiked in with a Klodbuster. This slope of the dam was treated in twelve minutes. OK-214-7.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader is applying asphalt emulsion at the rate of 150 gallons per acre following seeding. The asphalt emulsion is used to hold the mulch in place. OK-214-11.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weighed slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximately right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. Here the Klodbuster is being used to spike or tie down a straw mulch. The unit should be long enough to cover the area with one through, to avoid leaving a deep track on the dam made by the wheel at the end of the chain. OK-215-3.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of one ton per acre, following initial seedbed preparation. The feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan powered by a 36-HP motor, at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is fred Whittington, Range Conversationist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-214-4.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of one ton per acre, following initial seedbed preparation. The operator is Fred Whittington, Range Conservationist, Elk City, OK. OK-215-1.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of one ton per acre, following initial seedbed preparation. The feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan powered by a 36-HP motor, at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is fred Whittington, Range Conversationist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-214-4.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0376.0306]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Heading a policy-governing board for the new memorial student center at Southwestern State College are Miss Fern Lowman, business education faculty member, chairman, and Geron Meeks, Hollis, president of the student senate."
Date: February 16, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1046.0294]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dr. L. E. Peevy, head of the history department at Southwestern State College, wWeatherford, explains the rules of the "Oklahoma Golden Jubilee essay contests" to students Jolene Rickeson, and Benny Cole senior from Hammon."
Date: February 20, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1263.0599]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Col. Christian Dreyer (seated left) and Col. Merrill Moore (seated right) , of Strategic Air Command headquaters in Omaha, Nebraska, join in a discussion of reactivation of Clinton-Sherman Airforce base in a meeting at Clinton."
Date: February 14, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1408.0208]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Inetha Rollins, Hollis, center, arranges a personal conference during "religious living week," which begins Sunday, at Southwestern State college."
Date: February 9, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History