Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED person showing a comparison of sprayed and unsprayed nightshade. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Comparison of sprayed and non-sprayed nightshade. Weeds to right have been sprayed 5 days; to the left, no chemical treatment. This is in a 60 acre field of King Ranch Bluestem that was planted in 1961. Class II land on 5t Labette Soil.”

Photograph of a peach orchard. 2 year-old trees planted on the contour and checked. OK-1604-12

Photograph of a treated 60-acre planting of King Ranch bluestem for weed control. The back of the photograph proclaims, "This 60 acre planting of King Ranch bluestem has been treated for weed control with 1 pound 2-4-D per acre. Weeds treated include Western ragweed, cocklebur, silverleaf nightshade, and purpletop nightshade. Class II land, 5t Labette."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED person showing a comparison of sprayed and unsprayed cocklebur. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Comparison of sprayed and unsprayed cocklebur. Weeds to right have been sprayed 5 days; to the left no chemical treatment. This is in a 60 acre field of K. R. Bluestem that was planted in 1961. Class II land on 5t Labette soil."

Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men looking at pine posts at Reese Pole Plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, "When SCD cooperators thin pine stands to D+6, post are part of the harvest. These posts are ready for the treatment vat."

Photograph of two UNIDENTIFIED men at a charcoal plant near Heavener. The back of the photograph proclaims, "End product of cull hardwoods removed to improve [sic] pine stand or in preparation to pasture establishment. This market source form [sic] a cull product aids in getting sound land use installed."

Photograph of when SCD cooperators thin pine stands to D+6, posts are part of the harvest. These posts are ready for the treatment vat.

Photograph of newly constructed drainage ditch. Wet heavy bottom land site, 3a soil. Cleared of timber in 1957. Chunk sodded to Bermuda in 1960. Soil Unit III-3a.

Photograph of Hollie Ward of the Reese Pole Plant explaining the method of tally to Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technician Norman Smola. As marked timber is cut the cutter must keep informed on market prices for various-sized poles and posts suitable for small line or shed poles. OK-1480-7.

Photograph of the Reese Pole Plant near Heavener. When Soil and Conservation District [SCD] cooperators thin pine stands to D + 6 [= diameter of tree + 6 ft for spacing between trees], the posts ate part of the harvest. These posts are ready for the treatment vat. OK-1480-6.

Photograph of Hollie Ward explains his method of tally to Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technician, Norman Smola. As marked timber is cut, the cutter must keep informed on the market price for various size poles and posts. These are suitable for small line or shed poles. OK-1480-7.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Crownign A Hill overlooking a scenic valley near Poteau is the home of Sen. And Mrs. Robert S. Kerr. It is perched on the edge of a bluff (foreground), which drops steeply into the valley. President Kennedy was a houseguest Sunday night following the Big Cedar rites. the wing at right is the main guest aream a one-story structure covered with shake shingles. the higher-level peaked-roof living room is approximately in the center, along with a large kitchen and dining hall. Extending to the left are the private quarters of Sen. and Mrs. Kerr, with seperate suites, a small kitchen and family dining room. More guest quarters extend on to the left. The figure-8 area at far lower left is a swimming poll, built into the side of the hill."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Here Is Headquarters Area of Kermac Ranch, Inc., near Poteau, which President Kennedy will visit Sunday. At upper left are individual sheds and runs for the principal herd bulls. Pens with shade shelters extend to the left and back for the calf barn. These hold bulls, heifers and cows of different ages from the pure herd, and will be filled with selected Angus for the President's inspection. They also are used at sale time to display animals. Winter feeding for the brood animals also can be done here when pasture is dormant. Pastures surround the area. Not shown but off to lower left of the photo are homes of Dr. Paul Keesee, the ranch manager and his family, and Authur Gee, assitant. The ranch headquarters is several miles from the unusal home of Sen. and Mrs. Robert S. Kerr."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Twisted steel rods hang suspended from the ceiling of this building in the 100 block Reno. This structure and an adjacent building are being torn down to make way for a parking lot."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(aerial photo of the Kerr home at bottom, pond on the top right, house at top left, and more)"

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Sisters who teach at St. Joseph's Catholic School soon will have a new home."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma City's skyline began taking on a new look Monday as workmen dismantled the large sign atop the former Biltmore Hotel."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Tabernacle at camp ground held as many as 2,000."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Grass growing under our feet on Oklahoma City street improvement?"

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Bit by bit, buildings behind the Sheraton-Oklahoma Hotel come down. The old buildings have to be dismantled by "hand" since a wrecking ball would be too dangerous in the area. The Sheraton will put parking lots and drive-in facilities in the area, when the buildings are torn down."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Water service to the Lakeview Towers apartments (left) was furnished Wednesday through a firehose attached to the hydrant which also serves Harold Estes, 7, of 3105 NW 60, as a supervisor seat."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "A Year-Old and with many years to grow is Windsor Hills shopping center, NW 23 and Meridian, in the heart of a prosperous residential area."

Photograph of a baby laying on a blanket, smiling. The baby is wearing an onesie and booties.

Photo of aerial view of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, looking southwest from NW 13th & Shartel Avenue area.