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Combining on Mrs. Jones Land
Caption says, "A-2 Altus Project. Combining beardless black hull wheat on property owned by Mrs. Jones, Section 25, T. 4N. , R. 21W. , one and one-half miles west of Blair, Oklahoma. The land was summer fallowed by the renter, Mr. R. B. Pepper of Granite, Oklahoma, Rt. # 1. Previous to summer fallowing the land yielded 12 bushels to the acre. After summer fallowing the yield was increased to 18 bushels per acre."
Date:
July 22, 1940
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mr. Wayman in Bearded Wheat
Caption says, "A-1 Altus Project. Mr. Wayman standing in Bearded Wheat on the Stidam place one-half mile south and one mile west of Blair, Oklahoma. , Section 1, T. 3N. , R. 21W. Average height of grain 22 inches. Yield 8 bushels per acre."
Date:
July 22, 1940
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wheat Crop on Mr. George Wickers Farm
Caption says, "A-3 Altus Project. Wheat crop on farm owned by Mr. George Wickers, one and one-half miles west of Blair, Oklahoma. , Section 25, T. 4N. , R. 21W. Jack McMillin in wheat 26 inches high. Average height of wheat raised was about 20 inches. Crop yield about 12 bushels to the acre. Bill Chaney on tractor."
Date:
July 25, 1940
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cutoff Trench
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-157 Looking north from east embankment of cutoff trench."
Date:
July 1, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cutoff Trench
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-156 Looking south from top of east embankment of cutoff trench."
Date:
July 1, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rock Crusher Conveyor
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Rock Quarry - No. A-158 Photograph showing conveyors on south side of rock crusher area."
Date:
July 1, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tamping Roller Being Filled
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-154 Filling tamping roller with sand and water for added weight."
Date:
July 1, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Filling Cutoff Trench
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-155 Cutoff trench filled with seepage water, Station 30+00. Looking north from east embankment."
Date:
July 1, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
African Millet and Dwarf Yellow Millo
Caption says, "A-293 Chinch bug resistant African Millet. Notice bare spot in right background where chinch bugs have completely ruined Dwarf Yellow Millo. Non-irrigated. Contrast with photograph No. A-292."
Date:
July 2, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cucumbers
Caption says, "A-299 Cucumber, long green variety. No production record. End of second week of picking, irrigated plot was producing 3 to 1 over non-irrigated plot."
Date:
July 2, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dwarf Yellow Millo
Caption says, "A-292 Non-chinch bug resistant Dwarf Yellow Millo. Photograph shows area completely ruined by chinch bugs."
Date:
July 2, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Irish Potatoes
Caption says, "A-298 Irish Potatoes - Showing production under one vine of Irish White Cobblers, Who-Who variety. Production, 25 bushels per 1/4 acre. Irrigation unnecessary."
Date:
July 2, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pinto Beans and Pods
Caption says, "A-296 Close-up of Pinto beans showing fullness of beans and pods. Refer to photograph No. A-295."
Date:
July 2, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pinto Beans Plot
Caption says, "A-295 Pinto beans, a general view of plot. City of Altus one mile in background. Due to large amount of rain fall, irrigation was not necessary. Produced 80 pounds of dried beans per 1/4 acre (320 pounds per acre). Refer to Photograph No. A-296."
Date:
July 2, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Soy Bean Plot
Caption says, "A-294 Soy bean plot of twenty varieties, one row each. All varieties planted same day under same conditions. Showing ability to obtain stand. Irrigated. Refer to photographs Nos. A-301, A-302, and A-309."
Date:
July 2, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
White Bermuda and Yellow Onions
Caption says, "A-297 Onions, showing contrast between white Bermuda and Yellow Onion Sets. No production record. Irrigation not necessary."
Date:
July 2, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Frame of Oil House
Caption says, "A-107 Electric welders assembling frame for oil house. The frame is constructed of two inch pipe, electric arc welded at all joints. Frame is bolted to the concrete foundation."
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Haul Road
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-138 Haul road looking south from Lugert townsite toward Borrow Area No. 1."
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Haul Road Crosses Highway 44
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-137 Looking along haul road at intersection with Highway No. 44."
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lugert School
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-143 Lugert School is located inside the reservoir area."
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
North End of Dike
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-142 Looking south from top of rock point above end of dike."
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Power Shovel
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-135 Power shovel filling Euclid truck with material from Borrow Area No. 1."
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Power Shovel
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-136 Power shovel excavating embankment material in Borrow Area No. 1."
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tamping Roller
Caption says, "Altus Project - Altus, Oklahoma. Dikes, Lugert - No. A-139 Tamping roller compacting embankment."
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History