Multiflora Rose Seed Crop

Photograph of Multiflora Rose Seed Crop. Excellent food for wildlife as well as shelter. 4 acre area established spring 1955 under supervision of SCS technicians.
Date: July 10, 1958
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Urban Development.

Photograph of water recreation d3evelopment on small tracts.
Date: July 10, 1968
Creator: Fortney, Fred J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kudzu Pasture

Photograph of part of 1 acre, 4 ys. Old Kudzu pasture. Last year 2 cows & 2 calves grazed this field for 60 days. 2,000 crowns have been removed from 1/10 ac.
Date: July 10, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stubble Mulch Tillage

Photograph of a one-sweep stubble mulch plow with 8" wing. Plow is hydraulic controlled.
Date: July 10, 1958
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildlife on Steps to Oil Tank Battery

Photograph of wildlife making a nest on the steps to an oil tank battery. Scissortail young, 3 birds. Pumper for Sanders and Britton has erected a shade to protect the bird from sun and hawks.
Date: July 10, 1961
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Nesting Scissortail

Photograph of wildlife, a Scissortail, on steps to oil tank battery. Scissortail young, 3 birds. Pumper for Sanders and Britton has erected a shade to protect the bird from sun and hawks.
Date: July 10, 1961
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show

Photograph of a demonstration of the use of a reaching assist which was part of the equipment of the Rescue Stations. Kenny Adams, Water Safety Aide, rescuer. Jane Kendall, Junior Life Saver, victim. These two young people were trained through the City of Weatherford Recreation Program by Dr. L.J. Van Horn and Mrs. Glen Wright, directors.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Saddle-Back Demonstration

Photograph of a demonstration by ARC trained students of City of Weatherford Recreation Swim Program and Southwestern State College. Junion and Senior Life Saving groups demonstrated approached, releases, and carries (trained by Dr. L.J. Van Horn and Mrs. Glen Wright, and staff of Southwestern State College. This photo shows a running and front header plunge into the water from shore. NOTE: Life Guard on innertube-one was placed near each rescue
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show

Photograph of Photograph of a demonstration by ARC trained students of City of Weatherford Recreation Swim Program and Southwestern State College. Junion and Senior Life Saving groups demonstrated approached, releases, and carries (trained by Dr. L.J. Van Horn and Mrs. Glen Wright, and staff of Southwestern State College). This photo shows a saddle-back carry after front head hold release, turn around, level off, and cross chest to waist-deep water.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Throwing Buoy Demonstration

Photograph of a demonstration of the use of a throwing buoy which was part of the equipment on each of the 6 Rescue Stations. Participants in the City of Weatherford Recreation Program demonstrating. Program directed by Dr. L.J. Van Horn, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, and Mrs. Glen Wright, Water Safety Instructor, members of the Southwestern State College faculty. Glen Hardin, rescuer, and Sam Rawdon, victim.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show-SCUBA

Photograph of Patrolman Dan Combs, member of Okla. State Highway Patrol Rescue Squad, is inspected by young admirer before demonstration of SCUBA equipment. The demonstration was narrated from shore by Charlel Hartshorne, A.R.C. Water Safety Services Director, Okla. County, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show Performers

Photograph of a senior group of performers in Wate Show (front row seated L to R). Mrs. Glen Wright, WSI, SWCS, Co-director of the show; Janis WSI; Jean Carman, WSI; Mary McCoy, WSI; Jeraldine Cross, WSI; Frances Chittendon, WSI, Sharon Good, WSI. (Second row kneeling L to R): Charles Hartshorne, Director WS Service, Okla Co., ARC; Winston Humphries, SLS; Donnie Black, WSI; John Rainbolt, WSI; Don Darling, WSI; Dr. L.J. Van Horn, WSIT and technical director of show. (Third row standing L to R) Patrolman Dan Combs, Okla. Hwy Patrol Rescue Sqd.; David Drinkwater, WSI; John Brown, WSI; Skip Martz, WSI; Forrest McElroy, WSI; John Jennings, WSI; Nance Campbell, SIS. (Back row standing L to R). St. Sid Barry, Okla. Hwy Res. Sqd.; L.B. Wyley, WSI; Ed Peterson, WSI; Glen Hardin, SLS; Larry Squires, WSI; Gene Lucero, WSI; Students are from Southwestern State College and City of Weatherford Recreation Swin Program. WSI-Water Safety Instructor Certificate. SLS-Senior Life Saving Certificate. WSIT-Water Safety Instructor Trainer.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show Performers Junior Group

Photograph of Junior Group of performers in Water Show. (front row seated L to R) Bruce Kerr, JLS; Charles Wilson, JLS; Perry Roof, JLS; Miller Richert, JLS; Tom Van Horn, JLS; Jimmy Lee, JLS. (Second row kneeling L to R). Beverly Kaiser, WSA; Gary Winters, JLS; Tommy Steiner, JLS; Randy Ratcliffe, JLS; Jie Hamill, JLS; Gary Van Dyne, JLS; (Third row standing L to R). Kenny Adams, WSA; Judy Hamilton, WSA; Gayle Kroeker, JLS; Carolyn Smith, JLS; Linda Kaiser, WSA; Sue Hamilton, WSA; Janis Gard, WSI; SWSC Student and instructor of Junior group (back row standing L to R). Ronnie Folks, WSA; Jane Kendall, JLS; Jim Dickison, WSA; Don Davis, JLS; Ron Shotts, WSA: Terry Tippens, WSA. Stufents are fromn City of Weatherford Recreation Swim Program. WSA-Water Safety Aid Certificate. JLS-Junior Life Saving Certificate.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Red Cross Rescue Stations

Photograph of one of 6 American National Red Cross Rescue Stations installed at the water front and presented by the Deer Creek Soil Conservation District to users of this site. The group was representative of Red Cross trained personnel who demonstrated equipment at each station and personal rescue skills. Junior Life Savers: Miller Richert and Jane Kendall. Water Safety Aids: Kenny Adams. Senior Life Savers: Sam Rowdon, Wilma Jean Carman, Nance Campbell. Water Safety Instructors: Ed Anderson and Mrs. Glen Wright. Mrs. Wright is also co-director of the show.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Rescue Squad

Photograph of the Oklahoma State Highway Patrol Rescue Squad Team stationed at Clinton, Okla. Left to right: Patrolman Dan Combs and Lt. Sid Barry. Team gave lecture and demonstrations of their specialized work and use of equipment on rescue service truck.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Terrace Construction

the second operation of constructing channel type terraces being built by bulldozer. Billy Kay, Contractor.
Date: July 10, 1959
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stubble Mulching

Photograph of stubble mulch tillage of wheat stubble, Noble cultivator system. Only the first operation has been completed.
Date: July 10, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stubble Mulch Tillage

Photograph of a stubble mulch tillage plow with three sweeps. Plow is hydrolically controlled. OK-692-8.
Date: July 10, 1958
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of the harvesting of buffalo grass seed with a small power-driven sickle-type mover with a pan attachment. OK-8383.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Smith, James E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of two strains of Blue Grama grasses in breeding nursery. On the left, from Flagstaff, Arizona and the right, from Lovington, New Mexico. OK-8370.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Smith, James E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of different strains of sideoats grama grass in a breeding nursery. Left: Selection #432 open-pollenated. Center: Selection #432 self-pollenated. Right: Selection #434 open-pollenated. OK-8374.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Smith, James E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of different strains of sideoats grama grass in a breeding nursery. Left: Selection #438 open-pollenated. Center left: Selection #438 self-pollenated. Center right: Selection #439 self-pollenated. Right: Selection #439 self-pollenated OK-8372.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Smith, James E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of terraced cotton field showing runoff water stored in the terrace channels 15 hours after a one-inch rain. The light colored strip beyond the water line shows the strip of land flooded shortly after the rain. OK-3/2406.
Date: July 10, 1937
Creator: Reif, Frank
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Great Plains Conservation Program

Photograph of Robert Sprowls and his wife and children signing the Great Plains Contract on his ranch. Soil Conservation Service [SCS] tchnician Willis J. Sorrells is in the picture. OK-712-1.
Date: July 10, 1958
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History