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Alkali Spots in Field

Description: Photograph of Henry Kedding standing on an alkali spot after 2 tons of gypsum was applied to field in 1956. Directly behind Kedding, are several buildings and structures, which include houses, barns, and silos. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Alkali spot after 2 tons of Gypsum was applied in 1956. Before planting, area on left of drain untreated. Right of terrace treated in 1957 – 2 tons per acre. Henry Kedding in photo.“
Date: March 4, 1958
Creator: Maxwell, A. J.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Augustus Spencer Newton, Founder of Yukon

Description: Article discusses the life of the author's father, Augustus Newton Spencer, a railroad contractor and cattleman who founded Yukon, Oklahoma. Mary Spencer Whitlow includes stories from her own memory as well as the growth and development of the town.
Date: Winter 1964
Creator: Whitlow, Mary Spencer
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[BASEMENT BOX 67.0597]

Description: Photograph of four firemen on a large pile of material spraying hoses on the smoldering material. Photograph was taken int he day time.Caption: "Firemen battled wind and cold and unwilling hoses early Thursday in bringing a Yukon gin fire under control."
Date: November 26, 1959
Creator: Tapscott, George
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[BASEMENT BOX 67.0598]

Description: Photograph is of the remains of a building that was destroyed by fire earlier. Two ladders leading to windows on the second floor are leaning against the structure. No persons are present in this image. The building is black in areas from the fire damage. Pieces of aluminum siding surrounds the building. Photograph was taken in the day time. Caption: "Fire swept through the $200,000 Yukon Co-Operative Gin Mill here early Thursday, threatening more than 20 homes and a giant flour mill before it … more
Date: November 26, 1959
Creator: Tapscott, George
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[BASEMENT BOX 67.0643]

Description: Photograph shows a large black cloud of smoke rising above a building. A large crowd of people are turned facing the building observing the smoke. Three people are on top of the building and one is running across the awning of the building towards the roof of the building. Photograph was taken in the night time. Caption: "A huge cloud of black smoke billowed high above Hart Motor Co. in Yukon Friday night as firemen from Oklahoma City and Yukon battled flames in the recently renovated building." more
Date: September 17, 1948
Creator: Meek, Richard B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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