Breaks Range Site

Photograph of Gyp ledge rock is near level around the horizon. Immediately south of Mangum, near Salt Fork of Red River. Looking southeast into canyon.
Date: April 25, 1961
Creator: McBride, J. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brillion Seeder on The J. J. Cook Farm Coop

Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men next to a Brillion seeder, owned by the Checotah SCD, used to spread fertilizer prior to seeding KR Bluestem on the J. J. Cook Farm Coop. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Brillon [sic] seeder owned by Checotah SCD. Being used to spread fertilizer prior to seeding KR Bluestem.”
Date: April 28, 1955
Creator: Evans, Charles A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Undercutter

Photograph of a V-shaped cutting blade of a root plow which is drawn laterally though the soil 12 to 18 inches deep. This operation cuts stumps and roots and floats them to the surface with fins attached to the cutting blade, which prevents resprouting.
Date: April 20, 1966
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bryan E. Copeland Adjusting the Height of a Plow Used to Construct Terraces

Photograph of Mr. Copeland adjusting the height of a plow used for constructing terraces. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mr. Copeland adjusts the plow which he using to build terraces."
Date: April 16, 1948
Creator: Reid, Louis E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Buffalo Grazing on Mt. Scott Pasture

Photograph of buffalo on area o concentration just north of Mt. Scott pasture gate. Buffalo over-use this area attempting to move to other pasture that they have used or grazed in the past.
Date: April 15, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Burn Recovery Area

Photograph of increased growth of switchgrass compared to earlier photos. This area was burned in August 1963. Switchgrass which spreads by rhyzomes was less damaged than bunch type grasses.
Date: April 4, 1968
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Burn Recovery Area

Photograph of the area just outside the August 1963 burn.
Date: April 3, 1968
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Burnline of August 1963 Fire

Photograph of the burnline of the August 1963 fire looking into the OU permanent enclosrue from the south. Boulder Ridge Range Site.
Date: April 3, 1968
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Button Clover, Vetch, and Wheat

Photograph of a hat lying in a mixture of button clover, vetch, and wheat. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Button clover, vetch, and wheat."
Date: April 26, 1955
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Caney River Watershed

Photograph of structure outlet with water level in reservoir one foot over riser.
Date: 1959-04-XX
Creator: Cornforth, Kenneth
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Carlton Corbin's Stoneybroke Ranch Cow and Calf

Photograph of a cow and calf on the Carlton Corbin’s Stoneybroke Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Notice the fine grass this mother cow and her youngster have to graze on the Stoneybroke Ranch. Carlton Corbin believes in having plenty of grass for his cattle. He doesn’t overstock his range and rotates the grazing regularly.”
Date: April 1950
Creator: Putman, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Catfish Cage

Photograph of James E. Harris showing a catfish cage built by the Kiamichi SWCD to promote catfish raised in cages.
Date: April 6, 1971
Creator: Salisbury, R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Catfish Cage

Photograph of a catfish cage built by the Kiamichi SWCD to promote catfish raised in cage.
Date: April 6, 1971
Creator: Salisbury, R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle

Photograph of J. J. Tims' cattle grasing.
Date: April 10, 1961
Creator: Leonard, Claude M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing in Winter Peas

Photograph of cattle grazing in Austrian Winter Peas. Used for cover and soil improvement crop.
Date: April 27, 1959
Creator: Hamill, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle on Stoneybroke Ranch

Photograph of a mother cow and her younster have fine grass on the Stoneybroke Ranch. Carlton Corbin believes in having plenty of grass for his cattle. He doesn't overstock his range and rotates the grazing regularly.
Date: April 1950
Creator: Putman, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cavalry Creek Site No. 14 Mulching Detention Dam

Photograph of eight UNIDENTIFED works spreading native grass hay on the backside of Cavalry Creek Site No. 14 Detention dam on top of native grass seed. A small building sits dead center in the background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mulched Detention Dam. Placing native grass mulch on back side of detention dam. Site No. 14, Cavalry Creek. 2 west and 5 south of Cordell, Oklahoma. In this case native grass hay is being spread by hand at the rate of 2 ½ tons per acre. Note native seed has been applied ahead of the mulch."
Date: April 5, 1960
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cavalry Creek Site No. 14 Mulching Detention Dam

Photograph of eight UNIDENTIFED works spreading native grass hay on the backside of Cavalry Creek Site No. 14 Detention dam on top of native grass seed. A small building sits dead center in the background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mulched Detention Dam. Placing native grass mulch on back side of detention dam. Site No. 14, Cavalry Creek. 2 west and 5 south of Cordell, Oklahoma. In this case native grass hay is being spread by hand at the rate of 2 ½ tons per acre. Note native seed has been applied ahead of the mulch."
Date: April 5, 1960
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cavalry Creek Site No. 14 Mulching Detention Dam

Photograph of eight UNIDENTIFED works spreading native grass hay on the backside of Cavalry Creek Site No. 14 Detention dam on top of native grass seed. A small building sits dead center in the background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mulched Detention Dam. Placing native grass mulch on back side of detention dam. Site No. 14, Cavalry Creek. 2 west and 5 south of Cordell, Oklahoma. In this case native grass hay is being spread by hand at the rate of 2 ½ tons per acre. Note native seed has been applied ahead of the mulch."
Date: April 5, 1960
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cavalry Creek Site No. 14 Mulching Detention Dam

Photograph of eight UNIDENTIFED works spreading native grass hay on the backside of Cavalry Creek Site No. 14 Detention dam on top of native grass seed. A small building sits dead center in the background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mulched Detention Dam. Placing native grass mulch on back side of detention dam. Site No. 14, Cavalry Creek. 2 west and 5 south of Cordell, Oklahoma. In this case native grass hay is being spread by hand at the rate of 2 ½ tons per acre. Note native seed has been applied ahead of the mulch."
Date: April 5, 1960
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chemical Hand Spreader Demonstration by Jim Gassoway

Photograph of a lightweight hand spreader for use of granular weed killers. The man demonstrating how to use the hand spreader is Jim Gassoway, U. S. Borax & Chemical Corp. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Jim Gassoway, U. S. Borax & Chemical Corp., demonstrates the use of a light weight shoulder sling hand spreader for use of granular weed killers. This type of spreader is economical and easy to operate. Turn crank and walk at normal pace will accurately cover a 6-foot swath. Especially recommended for use of Benzabor in the treatment of small areas (less than ½ acre). Rate 1 to 1 ½ lbs. per square rod."
Date: April 4, 1960
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chimney Rock Ranch Angus Cattle

Photograph of 24+ Angus cattle grazing on a field consisting of Balboa rye, Oregon rye grass, yellow hop, white Dutch, black medic Korean lespedeza, and Bermudagrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Angus cattle grazing Balboa rye & Oregon ryegrass. This improved pasture has yellow hop, white Dutch, black medic, Korean lespedeza, and Bermuda grass in it. When the picture was made the cattle had been in the rye & ryegrass 4 days. This ranch extends into both the Caney Valley & Osage County Soil Conservation Districts and is served by each.”
Date: April 10, 1947
Creator: Reid, Louis
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chisholm Trail Chuck Wagon Ruts and Gully

Photograph of "Chuck wagon ruts and gully on Chisholm Trail east of Addington, Oklahoma."
Date: April 1950
Creator: Allred, B. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civilian Conservation Corps

Photograph of one of the occasional occurences of CCC boys engaged in Soil Conservation Services [SCS] work. The men are unloading the truck of excess weight which caused it to bog down in a small gulley. Others are hitching on a chain to another truck which will help to pull it out. OK-6318.
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History