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Cattle Grazing on Buffalograss Growing on Ridges from a Contour Ridged Pasture/Elk City Project/Clinton Camp
Photograph of eight cattle grazing on buffalograss from ridges in a contour ridged pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle grazing buffalo grass from ridges in a contour ridged pasture. This pasture was contour ridged and spot sodded to buffalo grass in the spring of 1936. Notice the cattle's apparent preference for the new grass on the ridges."
Date:
March 18, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Close-Up View of Contour Ridges Constructed in 1936/Elk City Project/Clinton Camp
Photograph of a close up view looking at contour ridges constructed in 1936, spot sodded to buffalograss, and seeded to drop seed along ridges. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A picture of contour ridges constructed in in the spring of 1936 spot sodded to buffalo grass and seeded to drop seed along the ridges. No grazing has been allowed on this field to the present time. The increased grass growth immediately above and below the contour ridges indicates moisture conservation by the pasture contours. See Okla-5457 for general view of field."
Date:
March 18, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Field Ready for Planting
Photograph of a field ready for planting and trip crops. The even width strips are to be planted to corn and cotton, one strip planted to corn and the next to cotton. The variable width strips are now planted to a winter cover crop of wheat which will be plowed under and planted to sowed cane as a close growing erosion resistant crop.
Date:
March 18, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
General View of Contour Ridges Constructed in 1936/Elk City Project/Clinton Camp
Photograph of a general view looking at contour ridges constructed in 1936, spot sodded to buffalograss, and seeded to drop seed along ridges. The back of the photograph proclaims, “A picture of contour ridges constructed in in the spring of 1936 spot sodded to buffalo grass and seeded to drop seed along the ridges. No grazing has been allowed on this field to the present time. The increased grass growth immediately above and below the contour ridges indicates moisture conservation by the pasture contours. See Okla-5456 for close-up view.“
Date:
March 18, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Idabel CCC Camp Grinding Limestone/Ardmore Project/Idabel Camp
Photograph of fifteen UNIDENTIFED Idabel CCC workers using a rock crusher to grind limestone for fertilizer. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Rock crusher operated by the Idabel CCC camp grinding lime to be used as fertilizer on fields of Soil Conservation Service cooperators. The limestone at this place contains a percentage of moisture which permits its being ground without dust."
Date:
March 19, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Idabel CCC Camp Grinding Limestone/Ardmore Project/Idabel Camp
Photograph of five UNIDENTIFED Idabel CCC workers using a rock crusher to grind limestone for fertilizer on fields of Soil Conservation Service cooperators. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Rock crusher operated by the Idabel CCC camp grinding lime to be used as fertilizer on fields of Soil Conservation Service cooperators. The limestone at this place contains a percentage of moisture which permits its being ground without dust."
Date:
March 19, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Overfall at a Gully Head
Photograph of an overfall at a gully head which will be treated. The banks will be sloped and a wire basket check will be installed and Bermuda will be sodded. This is to be followed with later pictures. Stigler Project.
Date:
April 20, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rabbit Traps Made of Logs
Photograph of rabbit traps made of logs. Hundreds of traps of this type were used last winter for commercial rabbit trapping. Manhy of the farmers depend heavily on the income derived from rabbit trapping. The rabbits sold for 10 cents each. Dr. Lafaye caught over 300 rabbits before Christmas.
Date:
April 21, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Falling Over a Large Pond Dam
Photograph of water falling over a large pond dam. An adequate spillway was not provided for this dam and excess water must flow over the crest. The dam is cutting and will eventually be ruined. This picture was taken in the rain immediately after an inch of water had fallen in one half hour.
Date:
April 20, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grover Thomas Contour Pasture Ridges/Chickasha Project
Photograph of a field, which the contour pasture ridges have become vegetated. An UNIDENTIFIED town, possibly Ninnekah, is visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Contour pasture ridges which have become well vegetated.”
Date:
November 20, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, R. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Masonry Arch Drop, Gully Control Terrace Outlet Channel
Photograph of “Masonry arch drop at V-point of two gullies and also serves as drop in terrace outlet disposal system. Man at right is standing in newly build outlet channel. Man at left is standing in gully which will by silted. To be followed with later pictures.” Both men in this picture are UNIDENTIFED.
Date:
November 20, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, R. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Farm Pond With Contour Ridges Visible in the Above Pasture
Photograph of a farm pond with contour ridges visible in the pasture above, masonry structure, and diversion ditch. The back of the photograph proclaims, “A farm pond with contour ridges visible in the pasture above. A masonry structure can be seen at the lower end of the diversion ditch which diverts the water from a large gully.”
Date:
May 22, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of A Non-Cooperative Agreement Farm Undertaking Contour Farming
Photograph of an aerial shot of non-cooperative agreement farm undertaking contour farming. A road with several houses is located in the middle of the photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Do not have cooperative agreement on this farm, although they are contour farming."
Date:
May 29, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bermuda Grass Terraced System
Photograph of follow-up of Okla 5135 & Okla 5136, terrace outlet channel well vegetated with Bermuda grass.
Date:
November 17, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming
Photograph of contour blanklisted furrows that not only protect this field but also collects soil blown from the unprotected field in the background. The angle at which the center figure is leaning into the wind indicates its velocity. OK-5466.
Date:
March 19, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming
Photograph of well-grassed natural draingae to be used as a terrace outlet channel. OK-5619.
Date:
April 23, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming Stigler Project
Photograph of absolute true contour farming. Terraces below where land becomes steeper and is more severely eroded. Willie Mizell, tenant Same Rose, operator.
Date:
May 29, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cutting Oats
Photograph of cutting oats on a terrace with a binder.
Date:
May 25, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cutting Volunteer Oats
Photograph of Fred Wood, owner, and Charles Chamberlain, Operator, cutting volunteer oats on a terrace which was not worked down after completion and is obviously steep. This shows that small grain can be harvested on terraces even though they are steep and high. These terraces were built a year ago.
Date:
May 25, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Effect of Three Years on Contour Pasture Ridges/Stillwater Project
Photograph of the "Effect of three years on contour pasture ridges. Grass growth is markedly better immediately above and below the ridges." A few houses, barns, and other buildings are in the background. This photograph is a follow-up to the photo listed as 9-322.
Date:
November 23, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Elk City Project, Clinton Camp
Photograph of a field ready for planting and trip crops. The even width strips are to b planted to tcorn and cotton, one strip planted to corn and the next to Cotton. The variable width strips are now planted to a winter cover crop of wheat which will be plowed under and planted to sowed cane as a close growing erosion resistant crop.
Date:
March 18, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Erosion Control
Photograph of a large alkali spot and gullies in a field that has been abandoned for five years. The original cover was good blue stem grass with a heavy sod and was broken out for cultivation in 1909. OK-5616.
Date:
April 22, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Erosion Control
Photograph of a large alkali spot and gullies in a field that has been abandoned for five years. The original cover was good blue stem grass with a heavy sod and was broken out for cultivation in 1909. OK-5616.
Date:
April 22, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of mowing for wood control in a permanent alfalfa strip. Mowing is to help eliminate Johnson grass. To be followed by later pictures. OK-5724.
Date:
May 25, 1937
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History