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Wind, Wind Erosion, Sand Storms and Dunes
Photograph of R. H. Gieck, Area Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service, examining large chunks of soil brought to the surface by deep plowing. This mechanical practice gives temporary resistance to wind erosion on this type of deep sandy soil (Soil Unit 12). Widespread use of this practice is not recommended by the Soil Conservation Service. Vegetative control measures that improve the physical structure of the soil should be given first consideration. OK-253-9.
Date:
April 19, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Winter Pasture
Photograph of a mixture of rye and wheat overseeded with sweet clover with some volunteer vetch. Used for winter pasture for sheep and cattle and for adding nitrogen, and organic matter in crop rotation in Conservation Plan worked out by Mr. Joyce and SCS technicians. Milton Gault, AC on left and Myrle Long, farm planner on right.
Date:
May 18, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wolf Eradication
Photograph of a rack of 24 wolves and coyotes killed by plane and dogs. Shot and wounded from a airplane and caught on the ground by dogs. These wolves and coyotes are eliminated because of the damage they do to chickens and calves. They also rob the nests of ground birds of eggs and young birds. The eradication of the wolves and coyotes in this photo is being done by the Welch, Okla. wolf hunters Association.
Date:
May 15, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wolf Eradication
Photograph of rack of 24 wolves and coyotes killed by plane and dogs. Shot and wounded from an airplane and caught on the ground by dogs. These wolves and coyotes are eliminated because of the damage they do to chickens and calves. They also rob the nests of ground birds of eggs and young birds. The eradication of the wolves and coyotes in this photo is being done by the Welch, Okla. wolf hunters association.
Date:
May 15, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wooden Bridge
Photograph of 55 foot span of wooden bridge the County Commissioner had been attempting to maintain and replace for school bus route, mail route, and Grade-A milk route. Bridge ws dangerous for heavy loads and expensive to maintain. A combination road fill and stock water pond was planned at this site; see OK-136-9 for road approach and see later picture for completed structure.
Date:
August 1955
Creator:
Martin, J. Vernon
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woodland Conservation
Photograph of Jo Ann Watson and Rachel Goings peeling posts as part of a Schoool Forest Harvest at Beachton, 1956. Both girls can "speak with authority" about School Forests and Woodland Conservaton. Jo Ann recently wrote the winning forestry theme in a contest between Beachton and Brushy Ridge Schools. OK-238-2.
Date:
April 3, 1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woodland Management Tree Farm
Photograph of Joe Johnson standing by "Tree Farm" sign they have mounted at the edge of their timber land property.
Date:
November 4, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woodland Watershed
Photograph of detention reservoir, site #6. Woodland watershed. Permanent pool 7. 78' runoff. Flood pool 4. 74' runoff. Total 5. 53' runoff. Drainage area 1350 acres. The permanent pool surface area is 13. 2 acres. It will cover 37. 6 acres when it reaches the emergency spillway at left.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woodland Watershed Detention Reservoir-Site 6
Photograph of Site 6 Detention Reservoir, Woodland Watershed. Permanent Pool-0. 78" runoff. Flood pool-4. 75" runoff. Total-5. 53" runoff. Drainage area-1350 acres. The permanent pool surface area is 13. 2 acres. It will cover 37. 6 acres when it reaches the emergency spillway at left.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Terbush, L. S.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woods County Windmill & Water Tank
Photograph of a windmill and tank on the Rose Valley Community in Woods County. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Water for live stock is not hard to find. Many of these windmills and tanks dot Woods County. Water is found at shallow depth and this well is 40 feet deep. Water facilities well distributed over the area promotes uniform grazing."
Date:
November 17, 1954
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woodward County Pasture Management
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man kneeling and inspecting wheat stubble. This photograph has no information written on the back, but is a duplicate or similar to 2019. 061. B5. 10132, which proclaims, "Wheat stubble of 1952 crop has been chiseled and properly one-wayed to protect this field against wind erosion. New wheat crop is doing well, but at the time picture was taken needed rain to sustain growth. This land is conditioned to take in and fully use any rain that falls. III RR 7."
Date:
April 20, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woodward County Pasture Management
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED SCS Technician kneeling in a wheat field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Properly managed residue of biennial sweet clover has provided effective protection against wind erosion. Wheat here is slightly taller and of darker green color than most wheat in locality, but when picture was taken rain was badly needed to sustain growth. SCS Technician notes effectiveness of clover residue. III RR 7-0 and 12."
Date:
April 20, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woodward County Pasture Management
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man kneeling and inspecting wheat stubble. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Wheat stubble of 1952 crop has been chiseled and properly one-wayed to protect this field against wind erosion. New wheat crop is doing well, but at the time picture was taken needed rain to sustain growth. This land is conditioned to take in and fully use any rain that falls. III RR 7."
Date:
April 20, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Yearlings Wintered on Bermuda Pasture
Photograph of 15 yearlings wintered on 20 acre Bermuda pasture, with 8 acres over seeded with fertilized vetch, oats, rye mixture for supplemental pasture and soil building. Protein supplement during the winter 1 pound per animal per day.
Date:
May 31, 1955
Creator:
Fountain, William T.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Z. V. Gordon Inspecting Root System of Deep Rooted Yellow Sweetclover
Photograph of Z. V. Gordon, SCS technician, inspects root system of the deep-rooted yellow sweetclover seeded in the spring of 1952 in feed stubble to improve the soil. The back of the photograph proclaims, "SCS Tech. Z. V. Gordon inspect root system of the deep-rooted yellow sweetclover seeded in the spring of 1952 in feed stubble to improve the soil. White plans to rotate this and rest of non-permanent pasture land with clover and wheat and feed crops. III RR 7."
Date:
July 3, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History