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Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a peanut filed with no winter cover. OK-1293-12.
Date: March 24, 1961
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Soil Erosion

Photograph of an aerial shot of soil erosion of Windthorst-Stephenville soils, sand savannah range site, Pulaski soils and loamy bottomland range site. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Soils-Erosion. Gullied are of Windthorst-Stephenville soils. Eroded sand savannah range site. Small area of bottomland in lower right corner is Pulaski soils and loamy bottomland range site.”
Date: December 18, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1312.0028]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "REFLECTIONS of a senate investgating committee are shown. Members of the committee who asked the withholding of $30 million in highway funds from turnpike links are Sen. Roy Boecher, Kingfisher; Sen. Tom Tippss, Ardmore; Harold Shoemake, Muskogee, chairman; Florence Corcoran, secretary, and Sen. Fred Harris Lawton."
Date: January 10, 1961
Creator: Tapscott, George
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1259.0276]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "George Staller. . . Ardmore Manager"
Date: 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1259.0277]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "George Staller, manager, goes over mound strategy with Mel Nippert, right, former Oklahoma State star."
Date: July 5, 1961
Creator: Gumm, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Arbuckle Soil and Water Conservation District [SWCD] harvesting Bermuda grass roots. This field, sprigged in 1959 has been heavily grazed for the past two years. The area harvested, at this time, produced enough sprigs to plant 20 acres. Area is approximately 165 feet long and 45 feet wide. Approximately 10 bushels of roots are being planted per acre. OK-1333-12.
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of Caddo Creek bottom, heavily timbered. Cleared in January 1961. Plowed and sprayed to Bermuda grass in April 1961. Note that the weeds have been sprayed. OK-1406-1.
Date: July 20, 1961
Creator: Welch, Archie
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Livestock (and Grasses)

Photograph of wooded area cleared for livestock. Caddo Creek Bottom, formerly heavily timbered that was cleared in January 1961. Plowed and sprigged to Bermudagrass in April 1961. Note that the weeds have been sprayed. Randall Spears and his foreman observing cattle on good Bermudagrass pasture. OK-1439-11.
Date: August 23, 1961
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History