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SCS New Employee Orientation

Photograph of a group during the SCS New Employee Orientation. Back Row L to R: Carole A. Daniel; Allen D, Russel; Joseph W.Cullen; Paul W. Hamilton; Robt. O. Griswold; James E. Hamilton; David J. Dosset Middle Row: Lester L. Cobb; Elisabeth P. Raunikax; Stanley L. Rice; Ruby M. Speed; Leslie R. Conner; Ginger S. Hobbs; Irita F. Devine. Front Row Jarvis G. Kinder; Robt. F. Hawking; Carl J. Hunter; Norman W. Priest; Blaine D. Halliday.
Date: January 5, 1971
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soils

Photograph of a young pine planting on Kullit fine sandy loam.
Date: January 6, 1971
Creator: Smola, Norman
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of watershed, aerial view looking south in Okmulgee. Severe erosion caused by salt water and oil well polution. Waterways have been constructed on each side to divert overhead runoff. The area will be fenced in, smoothed, tilled, mulched and seeded with tall wheatgrass and other salt tolerant grasses. OK-4081-14.
Date: January 31, 1971
Creator: Worthy, John P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Roadside erosion

Photograph of active and unsightly erosion between Highway # 70 and railroad right-of-way. OK-4092-5.
Date: February 1, 1971
Creator: Smith, James E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

William L Vaught, State Conservationist

Photograph of William L Vaught, State Conservationist, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Date: February 2, 1971
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. Office of Information.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Checking Fish in Cages

Photograph of Larry Hulett & News Editor Cordell Beacon checking fish in cages on Site 2, Oak Creek Watershed.
Date: February 6, 1971
Creator: King, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Personnel, Lemuel F. Ball

Photograph of Lemuel F. Ball, Area Conservationist, SCS, Claremore, Okla.
Date: February 6, 1971
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildlife

Photograph of Wildhorse Creek Site # 42. Beaver lodge above flood prevention structure. Beaver prevents the area from becoming overgrown with willows, cottonwoods and other woody vegetation. OK-4098-8
Date: February 19, 1971
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water, Recreation

Photograph of scene at dedication day at Lake Vanderwork (Oak Creek 5.). OK-4095-14.
Date: February 20, 1971
Creator: Teakell, John R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water, Recreation

Photograph of Lake Vanderwork sign posted at the intersection of Hwy 152 and Hwy 54. OK-4096-12.
Date: February 20, 1971
Creator: King, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Forestry. Proper Planting of Pine Seedling

Photograph of Norman Smola, SCS Forester showing the proper method for planting pine seedling.
Date: February 24, 1971
Creator: Smola, Ron
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Proper Pine Seedling Planting

Photograph of the proper method of pine seedling planting.
Date: February 24, 1971
Creator: Smola, Ron
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Proper Planting of Pine Trees

Photograph of Norman Smola, SCS Forester showing the proper method for planting pine seedling.
Date: February 24, 1971
Creator: Smola, Ron
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a watershed critical area. Severe gullying as created by salt water and oil field pollution. The soil was left bare and completely free of protective cover for several years allowing severe erosion to occur. The area will be fenced, tilled, mulched and seeded to tall wheatgrass and other salt tolerant grasses to attempt re-vegetation. OK-4081-9.
Date: February 28, 1971
Creator: Worthy, John P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education

Photograph of one method used to determine the slope factor during the contest. Each contestant is required to determine percent of slope of four different fields. Slope is very important for land classification. OK-4107-9.
Date: March 1971
Creator: Lambeth, Nickey
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education

Photograph of McCurtain County Land Judging Contest showing a young man determining the depth of the top soil. Thickness of topsoil is very important for land classification. OK-4107-2.
Date: March 1971
Creator: Lambeth, Nickey
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of Scouts planting flowering shrubs in Vinita City Park. OK-4155-14.
Date: March 1971
Creator: Trissell, W. Alvin
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Watershed Maintenance

Photograph of cuttings of a sanbar willow being set out in a trench prepared on bermuda grass (?). OK-4106-14.
Date: March 4, 1971
Creator: Mullen, Glen L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of salt water washed from oil production killed the vegetation and left the era subject to water erosion. Water control structures are to be built and plantings of Bermuda grass and alkali sacaton grass are to be made to reduce erosion and provide grazing. OK-4118-11.
Date: March 5, 1971
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

B. A. Norman Seeding Native Grass in Sorghum Cover

Photograph of "B. A. Norman seeding native grass in sorghum cover."
Date: March 10, 1971
Creator: Prickett, B. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Soil Conservation Service (SCS) construction crew setting grade stakes for repair and riprap of sloughed off front toe. OK-4192-7.
Date: March 11, 1971
Creator: Meinders, Hadley
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Soil Conservation Service (SCS) construction crew setting grade stakes for repair and riprap of sloughed off front toe. OK-4191-7.
Date: March 11, 1971
Creator: Meinders, Hadley
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Mr. Sam Combs, Jr.

Photograph of Mr. Sam Combs, Jr. , Soil Conservationist State SCS Staff.
Date: March 12, 1971
Creator: Groom, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Mr. Sam Combs, Jr. (2)

Photograph of Mr. Sam Combs, Jr. , Soil Conservationist State SCS Staff. Duplicate Photo.
Date: March 12, 1971
Creator: Groom, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History