Photograph of a close up shot of roots from first year clover on a failing field located on Norman Farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "This field was failing; yields were low; the land was tight although rated as a medium textured soil. This excavation was made on one of the thin areas. The roots were growing out laterally. This was the first year of clover. See Okla-10-286."

Photograph of a close up shot of roots from first year clover on a failing field located on Norman Farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "This field was failing; yields were low; the land was tight although rated as a medium textured soil. This excavation was made on one of the thin areas. The roots were growing out laterally. This was the first year of clover. See Okla-10-286."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "One of the main attractions at Boiling Springs State Park is the spring-fed swimming pool and wading pond."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Scattered eggs will be put in one basket when this new administration building is completed at Western Oklahoma hospital, Supply, about July 1."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Mooreland highschool's new $80,000 gymnasium will be completed for use next school year, Orville J. Prier, superintendent, announced."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Members of the congregation of the Methodist church at Mutual, Woodward county, are building a new $35,000 brick structure on the site of the old frame church that served the community for 50 years."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "The $50,000 building of the Woodward Church of Christ has been completed under the supervision of Mr. Thomas A. Robertson, minister, who will leave the church on August 1 to go to McLean, Texas."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Lower picture shows a ward building which was condemned by the state fire marshal 10 years ago."

Photograph of a Galleta plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Galleta (Hilaria Jamesii) – Sometimes and unfortunately referred to in older literature as black grama, is an erect perennial. It grows on mesas, plains, and deserts from Wyoming and Nevada to California, Western Texas, and South in Mexico, but is probably most common in New Mexico and Arizona. The abundance of Galleta and its capacity for heavy forage production make it a very important species on many southwestern ranges. It is of highest palatability (up to good or very good) during the summer rainy growing season, and has the reputation among stockmen of being nutritious for all classes of livestock. The tough, woody rootstocks, sometimes as much as 6 feet long, are it surest means of reproduction, fortify it against trampling and heavy grazing, and increase its effectiveness as a soil binder."

Photograph of a Galleta plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Galleta (Hilaria Jamesii) – Sometimes and unfortunately referred to in older literature as black grama, is an erect perennial. It grows on mesas, plains, and deserts from Wyoming and Nevada to California, Western Texas, and South in Mexico, but is probably most common in New Mexico and Arizona. The abundance of Galleta and its capacity for heavy forage production make it a very important species on many southwestern ranges. It is of highest palatability (up to good or very good) during the summer rainy growing season, and has the reputation among stockmen of being nutritious for all classes of livestock. The tough, woody rootstocks, sometimes as much as 6 feet long, are it surest means of reproduction, fortify it against trampling and heavy grazing, and increase its effectiveness as a soil binder."

Photograph of Buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides). A perennial, stoloniferous*, generally dioecious‡, highly palatable, drought-resistant pasture grass. Used for grazing, lawns, erosion control, outlet channels and pasture outlets. Widely adapted to soils where climatically adapted. Best on clay and loam types. Will survive on shallow soils too droughty for Bermuda grass. It is best adapted to regions having between 15 and 30 inches of rainfall. Other pasture plants may it out in high rainfall belt. Plant when harvested or during the fall and winter to February. Good moisture and low temperature conditions are necessary for the best germination. Although it will survive overgrazing during most seasons, best results are obtained by deferred or rotated grazing of this grass. OK-79, 444. * Stoloniferous = i.e., producing shoots, ‡ Dioecious = i.e., male and female reproductive organs on separate plants of the same species rather than different parts of the same plant.

Photograph of a Rhodesgrass plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Rhodesgrass – (Chloris gayana) is a perennial grass native to South Africa and was first introduced and very leafy and grows approximately 3 feet high. The spreading, clustered spikes of the flowering head number from 10 to 15, and seed is produced in abundance. The plant also spreads by running branches, or stolons, that are 2 to 6 feet long and root and produce a plant at every node. It is not winter-hardy and rarely withstands temperatures below 15 to 18 degrees Fahrenheit. It does best on fairly moist soil, although it will make growth during several months of drought. It can be sewn any time during warm weather, but early spring usually is preferred. It was first fultivated [sic] for pasture, withstands trampling, recovers quickly, and is relished by livestock. Rotational grazing in the best method of management.“

Photograph of a Rhodesgrass plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Rhodesgrass – (Chloris gayana) is a perennial grass native to South Africa and was first introduced and very leafy and grows approximately 3 feet high. The spreading, clustered spikes of the flowering head number from 10 to 15, and seed is produced in abundance. The plant also spreads by running branches, or stolons, that are 2 to 6 feet long and root and produce a plant at every node. It is not winter-hardy and rarely withstands temperatures below 15 to 18 degrees Fahrenheit. It does best on fairly moist soil, although it will make growth during several months of drought. It can be sewn any time during warm weather, but early spring usually is preferred. It was first fultivated [sic] for pasture, withstands trampling, recovers quickly, and is relished by livestock. Rotational grazing in the best method of management.“

Photograph of a sand lovegrass plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Sand Lovegrass – (Eragrostis trichodes) – A vigorous, long lived, native bunch grass, occurs on the sandy sokls [sic] of the central southern parts of the Great Plains. Plants normally grow to 3 to 6 feet. The elongated panicles are sometimes half as tall as the plant and have a distinctive purple color. Leafy foliage, primarily basal, is abundant. Roots are vigorous, spreading, and deeply penetrating, and therefore of value in conservation. Plants begin growth very early in the spring and remain green until late fall. It is generally considered one of the most palatable and nutritious of the range grasses and frequently it suffers from continuous overuse. It is easily established from seed and volunteers agresstively [sic]."

Photograph of a switchgrass plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Switchgrass – (Panicum Virgatum) - A vigorous, native, perennial, sod-forming grass that occurs throughout most of the U. S. It is most abundant and important as a forage and pasture grass in the central and southern parts of the Great Plains. It usually grows to 3 to 5 feet high, with short, vigorous rhizomes. The flowering head is a widely branching open panicle. Leaves are green to bluish-green. It occurs on nearly all soil types but is most abundant and thrives best on moist low areas of relatively high fertility. Heavy, vigorous roots and underground stems make the species excellent for conservation use. Usually it is seeded with the species with which it occurs naturally. Growth begins in late spring and continues through the summer if there is enough moisture."

Photograph of a switchgrass plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Switchgrass – (Panicum Virgatum) - A vigorous, native, perennial, sod-forming grass that occurs throughout most of the U. S. It is most abundant and important as a forage and pasture grass in the central and southern parts of the Great Plains. It usually grows to 3 to 5 feet high, with short, vigorous rhizomes. The flowering head is a widely branching open panicle. Leaves are green to bluish-green. It occurs on nearly all soil types but is most abundant and thrives best on moist low areas of relatively high fertility. Heavy, vigorous roots and underground stems make the species excellent for conservation use. Usually it is seeded with the species with which it occurs naturally. Growth begins in late spring and continues through the summer if there is enough moisture."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph taken during daylight of men putting out building fires. Two men stand nearby.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Julian T. Van Hook, Woodward city manager, and later Dist. Mgr. within the U. S. Dept. of Commerce."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Ernie Minshall, left, and L.S. Fisher, right, look over the wheat they have been storing in the big hangar at west airbase near Woodward."