Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A.C. Ledet, a vetern of more than two score years in the drilling industry, gazed fondly at the new million-dollar rig with all the pride of a new father. "She's a beaut," said Ledet, vice president of special projects in charge of Parker Drilling Co.'s Oklahoma City yard at 3200 SE 29. Ledet hustled around the big rotary-it's 142-foot masts atop a substructure 26 feet high-as workmen sprayed final coats of paint and welders applied their finishing touches.....Bill hodges Trucking Co., Oklahoma City, has the contract to move the rig. It's estimated a convoy of at least 47 trucks will be required to haul the rig componets and equipment. (Photo tag: A. C. Ledet looks down from the rig floor of Parker Drilling Co.'s new million-dollar rig assembled at the firm's Oklahoma City yard.)"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Brave motorists ease around a curve on the Broadway Extension during Wednesday's snow."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Daylight is dimmed through upper section in Myraid Convention Center's south wall, as workmen inside installed double-paned glass."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "(fisheye photo looking down at a guy kneeling kneeling beside a stand, tables all around, chain in front of the camera, and more)"

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Spectacular glitter takes shape at Myraid Convention Center's south end, as workmen hasten installation of double-paned, mirrored glass. Shiny sheaths are planned above both main entrances, reflecting the passing scene. The interior will be visible only after dark."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Gray was about the only way to describe Oklahoma City Wednesday, as overcast skies and sheets of blowing snow drained the color from outdoor scenes. Equally colorless were the spirits of people trapped inside their houses or slipping and sliding along city streets and sidewalks. The picture above was taken at NW 27 and May Ave., looking north at the dreary landscape."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Noth May Ave, wouldn't be the same without it. Skirting through perpetually heavy traffic on May just north of Britton Road, motorists probably feel a twinge of comfort each time they pass the fading cement tower - knowing the familiar landmark survives the passage of time. Standing majestically in a baseball field in The Village, the imposing water tower doesn't even closely resemble most of its counterparts. Its convex-designed cement stand topped by a 200,000-gallon globe calls to mind a sculptor's work rather than a storage tank for water, for which it originally was designed. But the impressive tower never has been used for its original purpose; in fact, it's never been used for anything. The 150-foot monumnet originally was erected by John Burke for supplying a housing development with its own water supply. But when Burke could find no water source for the development that stands on the original Wiley Post Airport site, he then sold the water system - lock, stock and tower - to Oklahoma City who promised to provide the water."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Tryouts for parts in the Junior Hospitality Club's annual Fabulous Follies were conducted this week by Bob LaCrosse, standing at right, director from New York. He is explaining the rehearsal schedule to the club women and their husbands who will perform in the musical variety show which will have as its theme "Follies Oklahoma Style." The show, to be given March 17-18 in Civic Center Music Hall, will benefit local philanthropic project. ten thousand sollare of the proceeds have been pledged for a kidney perfusion machine. Mrs. Tom W. Sullivan is the club's Follies chairman and Mrs. Ted Frizzell is general tickets chairman. Rehearsals for the show are being conducted at the Oklahoma Science and Arts Foundation."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(fisheye photo below looking up to a guy kneeling beside a project and more)"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "It's lunchtime for Larry Coots, left, Orval Richburg, and Kenneth Anthony on the lofty roof of the new Kerr-McGee center."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Customers inspect farm fresh produce at Oklahoma City Public Market. (Staff Photos by Don Tullous)"

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Going up in northwest Oklahoma City is a huge Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. utility pole, with workmen and a crane getting the monster into place to be hoisted upright."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Public Safety Department's Central Files who enter on record between 3,500 and 4,000 violation a month."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Workmen guide huge utility pole into its bolt-studded base."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Not a bombing test site, this is the scene of devastation at Oklahoma State University where the football field is being lowered in preparation for adding additional seating and a synthetic turf."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Due for completion in September is the new health department building."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Microwave's eye-view of new temporary drive-in for First National Bank from 28th floor of the First's tower."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "As its helpers look on, crane moves electric pole toward concrete base."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Under construction at City Hall is a press, radio and television gallery for newsmen covering meetings in the City Council chambers."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A little bit of everything can be found at the market's collection of shops."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Artist's rendering of Rollingwood Apartments at NW 63 and MacArthur."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Richard Fant, left, 408 NE 61, displays a gerbil as Lloyd Watson, 1716 NW 34, explains experiment in which the two ninth graders research the title rodent's metabolic rate."