Barge on Sportsman's Lake

Photograph of six people standing, sitting, or fishing on a barge floating on Sportsman's lake in Holdenville. In addition, also note the other unoccupied barges on said lake. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Joe Cannon, 2. John Franks, 3. Chester Bedwell, 4. Dickie Jackson, 5. Loramie Stafford, 6. Wanda Pitts. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "Sportsman's Lake constructed by Soil Conservation Service and State of Oklahoma showing fishermen on barge from 4 different locations. Joe Cannon on left; John Franks, Holdenville; Chester Bedwell , Oklahoma City; Dickie Jackson, Wewoka; Loramie Stafford, Seminole; and Wanda Pitts, Seminole. Hundreds of recreationists visit this beautiful lake each week."
Date: July 14, 1962
Creator: Davis, T. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History