Holding Water in Contour Furrows

Photograph of water held in contour listing furrows the morning after a 3 1/4 inch rainfall.
Date: February 15, 1938
Creator: Cluff, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Canada Geese on Pond

Photograph of Canada Geese on pond.
Date: March 29, 1938
Creator: Cousins
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of sand deposits in channel of Canadian River in Oklahoma. This is an example of the way sediment is washed into creek and river channels by rain pouring down over eroded, unvegetated lands, creating serious flood hazards. OK-8121.
Date: 1938
Creator: Davis, D. O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Ardmore Fair Exhibit

Photograph of an Ardmore (Carter County) fair exhibits. Ardmore Project.
Date: September 23, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Ardmore Fair Exhibit

Photograph of an Ardmore (Carter County) fair exhibits. Ardmore Project.
Date: September 23, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Badley Eroded Area

Photograph of a badly eroded area in pasture land on Renfrow soil. Washita River Conservation Survey, W-20.
Date: September 20, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Badly Gullied Land

Photograph of badly gullied land in Brewer silty clay loam (#82). Mountains. Washita River Conservation Survey, W-20.
Date: September 22, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Before Picture of Drainage

Photograph of a "before" picture of a drainage which is to be worked over and used as a terrace outlet. To be followed up with later picture. Stillwater Project, Garber Camp.
Date: May 6, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermuda Grass and Cotton

Photograph of bermuda grass sprigs planted in every other cotton row. This field is to be retired to pasture and this means was taken to introduce the grass. It was cultivated whenever the cotton was. To be followed with later pictures.
Date: October 29, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Better Grass From Plowing

Photograph of a bermuda pasture root planted in three foot rows eight or ten years ago by the farmer. The section on the right was plowed last spring but not mowed. The grass is heavier where the plowing was done, although weeds are larger. The pasture is to be mowed next spring and progress pictures are to be made to show the grass growth.
Date: October 27, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Black Locust and Chinese Elm

Photograph of the second year growth of Balck Locust and Chinese Elm trees planted in contour rows for post lot.
Date: September 19, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bluestem Grass Holding Soil

Photograph of clumps or pedestals of soil held from eroding by bluestem grass.
Date: October 31, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Buffalo Grass

Photograph of a heavy stand of Buffalo grass with numerous male flowers. This grass is becoming well established in a pasture which has been countour ridged and grazing controlled. Stillwater Project, Garber Camp.
Date: May 6, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chigley Gravelly Loam

Photograph of Chigley gravelly loam #94. Washita River Conservation Survey, W-20.
Date: September 22, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civilian Conservation Corps

Photograph of a banquet following a field tour through the Konawa CCC Camp work area. Banquet was prepared and served in the camp mess hall. OK-6630.
Date: July 7, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civilian Conservation Corps

Photograph of a CCC camp on the western edge of Purcell, Oklahoma, with members engaged in woodworking. OK-6445.
Date: May 3, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Closeup of Hairy Vetch

Photograph of a closeup of Hairy Vetch showing stalks, leaves, and flowers.
Date: May 6, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Clumps of Bluestem Holding Soil

Photograph of clumps or pedestals of soil held from eroding by bluestem grass.
Date: October 31, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Clumps or Pedestals of Soil

Photograph of clumps or pedestals of soil held from eroding by bluestem grass.
Date: October 31, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation Planning

Photograph of the Red Plains Experiment Station. The land has been out of cultivation for 25 years [as when the photo was taken]. No conservation methods have been practiced. This land has been grazed very lightly. OK-6912.
Date: October 31, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Contour Pasture

Photograph of contour pasture ridges with Bermuda grass on the ridges.
Date: July 1, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cracks Developed in a Dam

Photograph of cracks that have developed in a farm pond dam, improperly constructed by a private contractor. Dam was built to height and then widened by pushing dirt down over the sides with a bulldozer.
Date: September 17, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cultivating Young Cotton on the Contour

Photograph of cultivating young cotton on the contour in a terraced field.
Date: July 3, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Deposition on Ninekah

Photograph of a recent deposition on Ninekah (#29). Washita River Conservation Survey, W-20.
Date: September 20, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History