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637
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634
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257
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164
Seminole, Okla. Newspapers
153
The Konawa Chief-Leader
109
Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society Collection
84
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82
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Planting Bermuda grass with Automatic Sprigging Machine
Photograph of an automatic sprigging machine planting Bermuda grass roots on the 2:1 back slope of dam at Site 22 Big Wewoka Creek watershed. The tractor and sprigger are held in place by a caterpillar on top of dam. This grass is being planted to prevent erosion on the dam. It is being fertilized at time of planting and will be irrigated to get it established.
Date:
September 11, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Planting Bermuda grass on Back slope of Big Wewoka Creek WP Project
Photograph of planting Bermuda grass in the spillway of Site No. 29 on the Wewoka Creek WP Project.
Date:
April 16, 1958
Creator:
Abel, D. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Filling and Shaping Gullies
Photograph of filling and shaping gullies which are from 12 to 16 feet deep. Ray Stafford pushing soil on north side of gully.
Date:
March 7, 1958
Creator:
Eaton, J. L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Digging Bermuda grass Roots
Photograph of Bermuda grass roots being dug with field cultivators. The cultivator is pulled over the area several times to get as many roots loose as possible. The Soil Conservation District digs and furnishes the roots to all cooperators who desire to plant Bermuda grass at a very low cost.
Date:
May 16, 1956
Creator:
Chelf, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Planting Bermuda grass For Erosion Control
Photograph of an automatic sprigging machine planting common Bermuda grass roots on the 2:1 back slope of dam at Site 22 Big Wewoka Creek watershed. The tractor and sprigger are held in place by a caterpillar on top of dam. This grass is being planted to prevent erosion on the dam. It is being fertilized at time of planting and will be irrigated to get it established.
Date:
September 11, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Big Wewoka Creek Detention Site No. 29
Photograph of Big Wewoka Creek flood detention site No. 29. Looking east toward dam.
Date:
March 24, 1958
Creator:
Abel, D. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Erosion Control on Backside of Dam
Photograph of tilling of the 2:1 back slope of dam to prepare it for the sprigging of Bermuda grass. This dam is at Site 22, Big Wewoka Creek watershed and was built as a joint project between the State Game and Fish Commission and the Soil Conservation Service.
Date:
September 9, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Finishing Up on Jim Bray Pond
Photograph of finishing the back slope of Jim Bray pond. Good work on part of the operator of the machine. Makes 2 to 1 back slope look very neat.
Date:
July 24, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farm Pond Construction
Photograph of a typical farm pond constructed under the supervision and recommendations of the Soil Conservation Services.
Date:
May 16, 1956
Creator:
Chelf, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Planting Grass for Erosion Protection
Photograph of tilling of the 2:1 back slope of dam to prepare it for the sprigging of Bermuda grass. Grass is being planted to protect the dam from erosion. This dam is at Site 22, Big Wewoka Creek watershed and was built as a joint project between the State Game and Fish Commission and the Soil Conservation Service.
Date:
September 9, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Planting Bermuda grass in Spillway on Big Wewoka Creek WP Project
Photograph of planting Bermuda grass in the spillway of Site No. 29 on the Wewoka Creek WP Project.
Date:
April 16, 1958
Creator:
Abel, D. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Gully Control
Photograph of looking south on diversion terrace constructed above severely gullied area.
Date:
March 7, 1958
Creator:
Eaton, J. L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Gully Control
Photograph of gullies to be filled in and planted to Bermuda grass in the spring of 1958.
Date:
1958-01-XX
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Little Wewoka Creek Detention Site 4
Photograph of Little Wewoka Creek Detention Site No. 4. Looking north across dam and spillway.
Date:
March 24, 1958
Creator:
Abel, D. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Little River Filled with Logs and Debris
Photograph of the Little River channel completely filled with logs and debris. This section of the channel above the bridge on State Highway 59 was straightened and dug deeper only a few years ago.
Date:
July 18, 1957
Creator:
Henbest, O. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Big Wewoka Creek
Photograph of Big Wewoka Creek flood detention site No. 29. Looking south toward dam. Flood detention reservoir in background. Water in permanent pool covers 18 surface acres.
Date:
March 24, 1958
Creator:
Abel, D. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bermuda grass Management
Photograph of two year old (common) Bermuda grass planting. Top dressed with 120 pounds ammonium nitrate per acre with spreader. Note the difference in growth and the light strips where spreader failed to overlap. Soil Conservation Service program started in 1953 on this farm.
Date:
March 24, 1958
Creator:
Chelf, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Mr. Rudolph Porter [left] showing Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technician W. C. Mitchell (right) the growth of sericea lespedeza planted in April 1951 in this 12 acre field. Field was transitioning from continuous peanuts and hegira [a grain / grass] production. In March 1953 300 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer was applied. One cutting in 1952 yielded 25 bales an acre and part-time use as a grazed field in September and October. On May 15, 1953, cutting yielded 25 bales and an expected ton per acre with the second cutting in late August. The field was then converted to part-time grazing for 75 cows in September and October. III CT 7. OK-10, 836.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of the Big Wewoka Creek Watershed Project [WP]. Planting Bermuda grass on the back slope of Site No. 29, PL-566. OK-671-10.
Date:
April 16, 1958
Creator:
Abel, D. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation Planning
Photograph of Soil Conservation Service [SCS] Work Unit staff at Wewoka, Oklahoma. From left to right: Ralph E. Craburn, state aid; Raymond A. Holley, engineering aid; Rufus C. Martin, conservation aid; W.C. Mitchell, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC]; and, Mrs. Avis H. Merideth, clerk. OK-10, 827.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of L. F. Phillip (left), ranch foreman, and Soil Conservation Service [SCS] Technician W. C. Mitchell check up on the growth of grass in this 2-year-old Bermuda pasture that has done well under proper management despite a drought. This was old cultivated field. Clovers are to be overseeded. The 70-acre field was given 1 ton of lime and 100 pounds of 12-24-12 fertilizer when the Bermuda was planted and 100 pounds ammonium nitrate at the end of the first year. III CT 7. OK-10, 831.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Bermuda grass management. Two year old (common) Bermuda grass planting. Note the difference in growth and color, the left portion is unfertilized and the right is fertilized with 120 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre applied with a spreader in the spring. Bill Mitchell, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], shown in this picture, recommended the treatment of this field. Ok-278-7.
Date:
May 16, 1956
Creator:
Chelf, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Bermuda grass management. Two year old (common) Bermuda grass planting. Top dressed with 120 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre applied with a spreader. Note the difference in growth and the light strips where the spreader failed to overlap. Soil Conservation Service program started in 1953 on this farm. OK-278-5.
Date:
May 16, 1956
Creator:
Chelf, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Sportsman Lake, Seminole, Oklahoma. It was designed and constructed under the supervision of the Soil Conservation Service [SCS]. This lake will be stocked and managed for fish production. First in a series. OK-11-12. [Photo incorrectly identified the location of the lake in Wanette, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.]
Date:
March 1955
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History