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60-year-old Cottonwood Tree Grove Used As A Unsuccessful Windbreak
Photograph of John Logan, Farm Forester, standing in a 60-year-old cottonwood tree grove used as a windbreak. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Row of 60 year old cottonwood trees planted by John Rhus. Present state of trees without understory is causing a more detrimental wind action than if no trees were present by funneling of the wind along the ground surface. Underplanting is needed. John Logan, Farm Forester is the man in the picture."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Abandoned Land by Improper Farming Conditions
Photograph of an area in the center of this picture showing an area of abandoned land due to improper farming conditions in which the gullies average 10 feet deep and you can see how these gullies are rapidly encroaching upon the cultivated areas directly adjacent to this area. In a few short years none of this land will be available for farming. Konawa Camp, Ardmore Project.
Date:
September 30, 1936
Creator:
Slack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of A Community Pattern of Field and Farmstead Windbreaks In The Process of Development
Photograph of an aerial shot of a community pattern of field and farmstead windbreaks in the process of development. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A community pattern of field and farmstead windbreaks in the process of development in the North Fork of Red River Soil Conservation District of West of Dill City Oklahoma. May specialized types of plantings can be seen."
Date:
September 26, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of A Portion of A Community Windbreak Pattern
Photograph of an aerial shot of a portion of a community windbreak pattern just west of Dill City. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Portion of a community windbreak pattern just west of Dill City, Oklahoma, in the North Fork of Red River Soil Conservation District. This is an area of sand soils often lacking uniformity to permeable depth. The uneven windbreak at the lower left particularly illustrates this variation in depth. The taller thriftier trees are growing in six feed of permeable soil while the shorter less vigorous stands are on soils as shallow as two feet. Note effective furrow and windbreak in center, right."
Date:
September 26, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Dempsey Bros. Farm Windbreaks
Photograph of an aerial shot of windbreaks on the Dempsey Bros. farm and the surrounding area in the Southeastern corner of the Greer County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dempsey Bros. farm on extremely sandy soil in the Southeastern corner of the Greer County Soil Conservation District, Northeast of Blair, Okla. The first plantings were made in 1935 and the pattern gradually enlarged during the ensuing years. Cropland, vineyards, and the farm buildings all lie within the same protecting scheme. The Dempsey Bros. claim great benefits in soil stabilization and in increased crop and orchard yields. Their fruit has been saved many times."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Erosion Control on Two Farms/Ardmore Project/Konawa Camp
Photograph of an aerial shot of erosion control on two farms. The back of the photograph proclaims, “This picture shows two farms on which erosion control is practiced to a large extent. There are two farm ponds shown here in which the water is supplied by excess drainage from the level terraces fields. Note the terrace channels filled with water from a heavy rain the night before.”
Date:
September 30, 1936
Creator:
Slack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of J. B. Hackett Windbreaks
Photograph of an aerial shot of the J. B. Hackett sandy farm and the surrounding area in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The J. B. Hackett sandy farm (left center) in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District, a few miles West of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Of particular interest is the farmstead windbreak protecting the farm buildings and feed lots as well as an orchard and garden spot. While the field windbreak pattern is only partially completed, Mr. Hackett credits his belts with saving his crops on several occasions."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of J. B. Hackett Windbreaks
Photograph of an aerial shot of the J. B. Hackett sandy farm and the surrounding area in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The J. B. Hackett sandy farm (upper half of photograph) in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District, a few miles West of Lone Wolf, Okla. Of particular interest is the farmstead windbreak protecting the farm buildings and feed lots as well as an orchard and garden spot. While the field windbreak pattern is not yet completed, Mr. Hackett credits his plantings with saving his crops on several occasions."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Lake Creek Windbreaks
Photograph of an aerial shot of an extensive windbreak pattern just east of Lake Creek in the Greer County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The beginning of an extensive windbreak pattern just east of Lake Creek in the Greer County Soil Conservation District. T. R. Hunter, E. E. Norman and other farmers in the area are already citing real benefits from the existing plantings. Additional belts are planted for the future, Farm windbreaks are also gaining in popularity. Nets contour plantings at upper left."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Partially Completed Pattern of Windbreaks in Development Since 1939
Photograph of an aerial shot of partially completed pattern of windbreaks in development since 1939. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Partially completed pattern of windbreaks in the Dill area, North Fork of Red River Soil Conservation District, Oklahoma. Note the farmstead windbreaks planted in conjunction with the more extensive field windbreaks. An effective farmstead is soon in the center protecting the Blanton farm. This community pattern has been in the process of development since 1939.”
Date:
September 26, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Three Far-Reaching Main Arteries of Gullies
Photograph of an aerial shot of the damage of three far-reaching main arteries of gullies, caused by improper farming practices, leading to the abandonment of this quarter section of land. The back of the photograph proclaims, "This picture shows three main arteries of gullies which are so dar-reaching [sic] and damaging that the whole quarter section of land has been abandoned for some time. The gullies are from three to fifteen feet deep and were caused by improper cultivation without terraces."
Date:
September 30, 1936
Creator:
Slack, Jim
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Two Farm Ponds and Terraces/Ardmore Project/Konawa Camp
Photograph of an aerial shot of two farm ponds, terraces, a road, and a few buildings. The back of the photograph proclaims, “This picture shows two farm ponds, constructed by the land owner and protected by rip-rapping. The rip-rapping and outlets were provided by the service. The upper pond is approximately 10 acre feet and was constructed for use as a silting basin, for the lower pond. The lower part of the picture shows terraces and outlet ditches. Terraces are level. The old terraces can be seen faintly. Note excessive grade compared with level terraces.”
Date:
September 30, 1936
Creator:
Slack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Two Farm Ponds/Ardmore Project/Konawa Camp
Photograph of an aerial shot of two farm ponds and some white spots indicating alkaline conditions caused by erosion. A road spans the bottom corner of the photograph, while a farm is near the top left. The back of the photograph proclaims, “This picture shows two farm ponds which were built by the landowner and rip-rapped by the landowner. The upper pond is used as a silting basin for the lower pond. Immediately above the pond there are some white spots which are an indication of alkaline conditions caused by erosion, before terraces were constructed. The area has now been terraced and returned to pasture.”
Date:
September 30, 1936
Creator:
Slack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial View of Stinking Creek
Photograph of an aerial view of Stinking Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Aerial view of Stinking Creek. The alluvial soils are Port clay loam and the principal uplands are Tillman-Hollister soils. Much of the land is in irrigated cotton."
Date:
September 1958
Creator:
Bailey, O. F.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial View of Two Farms Showing Erosion Control Practices
Photograph of Two farm ponds shown in which water is supplied by drainage from level terraced fields. Note the terrace channels filled with water from a heavy rain the night before.
Date:
September 30, 1936
Creator:
Slack, Jim
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Agronomy, Crop of Guar
Photograph of Lloyd Kopecek, chairman of the board of supervisors of the Greer County SWCD and Goodyear outstanding cooperator awardee, Wayne Clark, esamine a crop of guar on the Clark farm. Guar is a major cash and soil improving crop in the Greer County SWCD.
Date:
September 18, 1968
Creator:
Croom, Dan F.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Agronomy Goodyear Outstanding Cooperater
Photograph of Goodyear outstanding cooperater awardee, Wayne Clark, shows Lloyd Kopecek, chairman of the board of supervisors of the Greer County SWDC, a field windbreak located on his farm.
Date:
September 18, 1966
Creator:
Croom, Dan F.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alfalfa and Fescue Rotation
Photograph of rotation hay and pasture-alfalfa and fescue established on shallow upland soils through a special ACP practices for soil improvement. Soil Conservation Service determines from soil classification whether fields selected by farmer are commercial alfalfa lands.
Date:
September 20, 1958
Creator:
Brown, George
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alternate View of a Site of a Future Erosion Control Dam
Photograph of a view of a future erosion control dam site to control gully. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Views of the site of an erosion control dam below a waterway to be built later."
Date:
September 1952
Creator:
Archer, S. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ames 8” Gated Pipe 40” Spacing
Photograph of an "Ames 8" gated pipe 40" spacing."
Date:
September 8, 1955
Creator:
Maxwell, A. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Angus Cattle
Photograph of angus cattle.
Date:
September 25, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Angus Cattle
Photograph of Boyd Hansbro in front of his angus cattle.
Date:
September 25, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Fair Exhibit
Photograph of an Ardmore (Carter County) fair exhibits. Ardmore Project.
Date:
September 23, 1938
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Fair Exhibit
Photograph of an Ardmore (Carter County) fair exhibits. Ardmore Project.
Date:
September 23, 1938
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History