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Children

Description: Photograph of three UNIDENTIFIED children, Wynnewood, Indian Territory. Photo by Martin Bros., Wynnewood, Indian Territory.
Date: unknown
Creator: Martin Bros.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Sodding Dams

Description: Photograph of an automatic Bermudagrass sprigging machine (one row 3 point hookup) planting Bermudagrass on outside spillway cut. Sodding equipmant must be anchored to the truck or tractor on top cut or dam. One of the problems connected with this operation is getting grass planted at sufficent depth to prevent loss of roots from excessive drying. Anchor cable length is adjusted for each trip. Work being done under contract.
Date: March 28, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Watering After Sodding

Description: Photograph of water being applied after sodding. Furrows were left to hold water. Water is being supplied by an irrigation pump and a 2-inch fire hose. A half inch of water applied following sodding assures a better stand, especially during periods of high wind. A sprinkler irrigation system can also be used effectively.
Date: March 28, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Harvesting Bermudagrass Roots

Description: Photograph of harvesting Bermudagrass roots for sodding flood retardation structure on Chigley-Sandy Creek watershed. Windrow roots immediately with a side delivery rake or other suitable farm equipment. Roots should be loaded within 30 minutes after freeing from the soil, to prevent excessive exposure to the sun and wind.
Date: March 28, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Harvesting Bermudagrass Roots

Description: Photograph of Harvesting bermudagrass roots for sodding flood retardation structure on Chigley-Sandy Creek watershed. Area selected for root harvest is free from weeds, escessive top-growth, debris and rocks that would interfere with sodding operations. Tight soil is not too good for harvesting roots, as more work is needed to remove roots from the soil. Work the field in narrow strips. First time over the area, chisels should not be set too deep. Each trip go deeper until roots come to surface… more
Date: March 28, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Overflow Damage Chigley Sandy Creek

Description: Photograph of overflow damage above Site 4, Chigley Sandy Creek Watershed. This bottom land is not protected by floodwater retarding structures. The crop of small grain was up to a good stand and will have to be replanted. Overflow was caused by an unofficial 7.7 inch overnight rain.
Date: September 26, 1955
Creator: Fry, Chester
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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