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Newt Chamberlain Showing Size and Height of Disc on Plow

Photograph of "Newt Chamberlain, contractor, standing by plow showing size and height of disc – 48" in diameter." The field that Chamberlains stands in is heavily vegetated.
Date: November 2, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

A Brushy Area Plowed With 48-inch Disc

Photograph of a brushy field plowed with a 48-inch disc, cut to a depth of 14 to 18 inches, left very little green brush remaining in area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Area of brush plowed with a 48" disc. Cutting to a depth of 14 to 18 in. Very little green brush left after plowing."
Date: November 2, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cut Stream Bank on Highway 77

Photograph of a cut stream bank on highway 77, created in January 1958, with no attempt made to control erosion. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Stream bank cut on Highway 77, 3 to 1 slope. Bank cut with no attempt made to control erosion. Cut made in Jan. 1958. Erosion of bank has started with an estimated 6" of rainfall to date. With normal rainfall erosion will be much greater. Soil Unit 9."
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Proper Grazing

Photograph of left side-native grasses eaten almost to grubbing stage. Right-little bluestem with seed heads. Appears to be grazed properly. K. Harrill pasture on left side. K. Ragsdale pasture to right. Cattle in two pastures show a different degree in bloom.
Date: August 5, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Weeping Lovegrass

Photograph of weeping lovegrass seeded on Soil Unit 12. A lot of wind erosion had taken place as evidenced by sand hummocks along field boundary. 125 pounds 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre applied with grain drill. Seeded April 1959.
Date: July 15, 1959
Creator: Riley, K. E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stream Bank With No Erosion Control

Photograph of a stream bank cut on Highway 77, 3 to 1 slope. Bank cut with no attempt made to control erosion. Cut made in Jan. 1958. Erosion of bank has started with an estimated 6" of rainfall to date. With normal rainfall erosion will be much greater. Soil Unit 9.
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Native Grass Post Herbicide Treatment

Photograph of native grass in brush that was sprayed with herbicide 2-4-5-t in 1959. Little bluestem, switch, sand lovegrass, purple top, sand bluestem and Indian.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plowing Second Growth Oak

Photograph of second oak growth being plowed with a 48" disc. Cutting to a depth of 14 to 18 inches. 60 acre block. Area to go to bermuda grass. Newt Chamberlain, contractor, in photo.
Date: November 2, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cleared Land Sprigged to Bermuda

Photograph of clear land plowed and sprigged to bermuda grass. Cattle grazing bermuda grass whee once stood heavy brush which made the land practically useless.
Date: July 9, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Weeping Lovegrass at One Year

Photograph of 60 acres of one year old planting of weeping lovegrass on 6w soil-Class 7 - in Bayou Watershed. Korean lespedenza has been overseeded and is up to a good stand. Kenneth B. Blan, Student Trainee, with SCS, in photo.
Date: July 11, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.b1301.0427]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Among the many souvenirs in the pro shop of the fabulous Turner Lodge golf course at Burneyville is this model airplane."
Date: April 27, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.b1301.0450]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Pointing to a spot along Oklahoma golfdom's row of celebrities is Waco Turner, owner and operator of the swank golf course in Burneyville."
Date: February 27, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.b1301.0448]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "it was plaque presenting day at the Oklahoma Section PGA golf tournament being held at the Waco F. Turner course in Burneyville."
Date: September 30, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0417B.0083]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "GOING, GONE are the days of the steam locomotive on the Santa Fe railroad through Marietta."
Date: October 15, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Gordonville Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500
Date: 1959
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sherman

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:250000
Date: 1959
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0117.0169]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Eighty years ago Burneyville, a western Love County community, and the Fitts Hotel buzzed with activity."
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History