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1949 Aerial Shot a Flooded Washita River and the Damage Caused by Floodwaters
Photograph of an aerial shot a flooded Washita River and the damage caused by floodwaters to a bridge and the surrounding area in 1949. Note the condition of the bridge and road on the bottom of the photograph as large chunks of this bridge was washed away. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Damages - Washita Main Stem 1949 Flood."
Date:
1949~/1950-05
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of a Flooded Road on the Washita River
Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Washita River washing out a road leading into a UNIDENTIFED city. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Damages. Washita Mainstem 1949 Flood."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Biennial Sweetclover Root
Photograph of a succulent root of what appears to be a biennial sweetclover growing in a field near Lindsay. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Succulent root of what appears to be a biennial sweetclover. This vigorous plant was growing in a field near Lindsay, Oklahoma."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Davis, David O.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Black Medic Seed Combined and Unloaded
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED worker on a tractor unloading combined black medic seed. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Unloading black medic seed which was combined. Combine property of Valliant SCD."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Jessee, S. H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Black Medic Seed Combined and Unloaded
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED worker on a tractor unloading combined black medic seed. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Unloading black medic seed which was combined. Combine property of Valliant SCD."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Jessee, S. H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Castwright Ranch Gully
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing in a gully. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Gully caused by constructing terraces in 1940 and emptying them on an unprotected area. Gully is 6 ft. deep at lower end and 20 ft. deep at upper end. This average width is 30 ft. Collective terrace outlets could have been established in 1940 by sodding approximately 5 acres to Bermuda grass two years prior to terrace construction. In 1949, it will require about 18 acres to establish the outlets. A hairpin diversion will be installed. Area on either side of gully has been sprig sodded."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Brock, C. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Effect of Stubble Mulch on Wheat Roots
Photograph of the intent to show the effect of stubble mulch subsurface tillage on "plow pan" and incidentally its effect on wheat root development.
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Bull, A. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
F. A. Bunch and Two UNIDENTIFED Men Loading Harvested Bermudagrass Roots onto a Truck
Photograph of F. A. Bunch and two UNIDENTIFED men loading harvested Bermudagrass roots onto a truck. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. UNIDENTIFIED, 2. UNIDENTIFED, 3. F. A. Bunch. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Loading Bermuda grass roots which have been recently harvested. Mr. F. A. Bunch, a SCD cooperating farmer in the Upper Sabine SCD whose farm is located 4 ½ miles NW of Celeste has purchased the Bermudagrass roots (on right) for planting a collective terrace outlet. Step 7 out of 8.”
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Brock, C. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of a water drop applicator showing construction of the water tower in a telescoped position for travelling. TX-44, 782.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Schuler, Victor
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flood Damage to Highway 54 Near Carnegie
Photograph of severe damage and erosion done to Highway 54 and the surrounding area near Carnegie after 8-inch rain. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Damage done to land where several structures were washed out during 8-inch rain on May 17, 1949. State roads in this locality were all closed immediately following the storm."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Gardner, G. C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Four UNIDENTIFED Men Gathered Around a Bermudagrass Sprig Planter Invented by Paul Browning and DeBoy Wheatley of Region 4, SCS
Photograph of four UNIDENTIFED men gathered around a Bermudagrass sprig planter invented by Paul Browning and DeBoy Wheatley of Region 4, SCS. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bermuda grass sprig planter invented by Paul Browning and DeBoy Wheatley of Region 4, SCS. Several improvements were made on the original machine created by Joe Hart of Chickasha, Oklahoma. Improvements included mounting wheels behind opening plows, which packed the furrows where grassed; this made possible elimination of packer wheels, the grass hoppers were widened, floating plow beams and gauge wheel were installed, the ratchet gear was removed and rate of grass can now be increased by the addition of various sized sprockets; a power lift was installed."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Brock, C. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Joe Hart Posing Next to a Bermudagrass Sprig Planter Invented by Paul Browning and DeBoy Wheatley of Region 4, SCS
Photograph of Joe Hart posing next to a Bermudagrass sprig planter Invented by Paul Browning and DeBoy Wheatley of Region 4, SCS. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bermuda grass sprig planter invented by Paul Browning and DeBoy Wheatley of Region 4, SCS. Several improvements were made on the original machine created by Joe Hart of Chickasha, Oklahoma. Improvements included mounting wheels behind opening plows, which packed the furrows where grassed; this made possible elimination of packer wheels, the grass hoppers were widened, floating plow beams and gauge wheel were installed, the ratchet gear was removed and rate of grass can now be increased by the addition of various sized sprockets; a power lift was installed. Joe Hart Appears in the picture. Note gauge wheel for floating beams. Notice that ratchet gear has been removed. Note inspection opening on front of each hopper to facilitate removal of grass when machine clogs."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Brock, C. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Leonard Constien Spreading Bermuda Roots From a Manure Spreader
Photograph of Leonard Constien using a tractor to spread Bermuda roots from a manure spreader on his father’s farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Leonard Constien spreading Bermuda roots from a manure spreader on his father’s farm. The district harvested the Bermuda roots & Constien bought enough to sod this outlet for $15.00. The outlet is 1400 ft. long & cost $75.00 to construct with large equipment. It is 40 ff. wide at the top & 80 ft. wide at the bottom. Fertilized at time of seeding with 100# of 16-20-0 per acre."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Gardner, G. C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lewis Doss
Photograph of Lewis Doss next to the Bermuda grass root harvester he designed with H. K. Sager.
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Brock, C. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Plow-Pan" effect on Wheat Root Development
Photograph of stubble mulch subsurface tillage on "plow pan" on wheat root development. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "Intent to show effect of stubble mulch subsurface tillage on "plow pan" and incidentally its effect on wheat root development."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Bull, A. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Plow-Pan" effect on Wheat Root Development
Photograph of stubble mulch subsurface tillage on "plow pan" on wheat root development. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Intent to show effect of stubble mulch subsurface tillage on "plow pan" and incidentally its effect on wheat root development."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Bull, A. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Plow Pan" on Wheat Root Development on Alex Dye Farm
Photograph of a close up shot of wheat, which "plow pan," hampered root development on Alex Dye Farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Intent to show severe "plow pan" effect on wheat root development."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Bull, A. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Plow Pan" on Wheat Root Development on Alex Dye Farm
Photograph of a close up shot of wheat, which "plow pan," hampered root development on Alex Dye Farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Intent to show severe "plow pan" effect on wheat root development."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Bull, A. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Plow Pan" on Wheat Root Development on Alex Dye Farm
Photograph of a close up shot of wheat, which "plow pan," hampered root development on Alex Dye Farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Intent to show severe "plow pan" effect on wheat root development."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Bull, A. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Plow Pan" on Wheat Root Development on Alex Dye Farm
Photograph of a close up shot of wheat, which "plow pan," hampered root development on Alex Dye Farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Intent to show severe "plow pan" effect on wheat root development."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Bull, A. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Three UNIDENTIFED Men Baling Bermudagrass Roots With Pickup Round Bailer
Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men baling Bermudagrass roots with a pickup round bailer. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bermudagrass roots being baled with a round type pickup bailer to permit ease of handling and loading. Step 5 of a series of 8."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Brock, C. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Three UNIDENTIFED Men Showing Proper Care of Bermudagrass Roots After Harvesting
Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men showing proper care of Bermudagrass roots after harvesting. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Proper care of Bermudagrass roots after harvesting. Bales of roots are stacked in shad, wet, and then covered with a tarpaulin while awaiting pick up by SCD cooperating farmers. These roots will be planted in areas where collective terrace outlets are to be established. Mr. Cade states that he can harvest around 150 bales of roots during a 10 to 12 hour day. The roots sell for $1.50 per bale. The following equipment is used in harvesting roots: 2 tractors, 1 side delivery rake, 1 section harrow, 1 baler (round type), 1 Graham Home plow. Three men are usually required to harvest the roots. Mr. Cade supplied SCS work units with Bermudagrass roots at Greenville, Rockwall, McKinney, and Bonham during March, April, and May of 1949. Step 6 in series of 8."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Brock, C. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Two UNIDENTIFED Men Harvesting Bermudagrass Roots
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men harvesting Bermudagrass roots for terrace outlet work. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Harvesting Bermudagrass roots for terrace outlet work. The district is able to harvest a large truck load [sic] of roots in one hour in this manner. The district sells the roots for 10₵ a bushel."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Gardner, G. C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Two UNIDENTIFIED Men Inspecting Grass
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFIED men examining a field of an unknown type of grass.
Date:
1949~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History