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Haskell Starbuck

Description: Photograph of Shattuck FD member, Haskell Starbuck.
Date: unknown
Partner: Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum

Gage FD Tanker (1977)

Description: Photograph of the Gage Rural Fire Dept. tanker. It's a lime green military vehicle with an open-top cab and a 1200 gallon tank. On the back of the photo it says: Gage 1977.
Date: 1977
Partner: Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum

Gage Rescue (1977)

Description: Photograph of a military vehicle that has been converted into a rescue vehicle. There is a black stripe on the side of the vehicle. On the back: Gage 1977.
Date: 1977
Partner: Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum

Cattle Grazing on Midland Bermudagrass Pasture

Description: Photograph of forty plus heads of cattle grazing on pastureland consisting of irrigated Midland Bermudagrass on Floyd Steinert’s Farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Cattle grazing irrigated Midland Bermuda grass on Floyd Steinert farm north of Fargo, Okla.”
Date: October 1968
Creator: Gordon, Z. V. , Jr.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Livestock

Description: Photograph of a dairy farm. Dairying is one of the main specialized farming enterprises in Ellis county. Dairy cattle in the foreground and the house; dairy barn and haysbed are in the background. Richfield clay loam, 1 - 3% slopes is in the foreground. Hardland range site. Class III land. OK-1434-11.
Date: August 22, 1961
Creator: Cole, E. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of an implement being used on a field of Holdredge silt loam, 1 to 3% slope. A stubble mulch demonstration. OK-1595-1.
Date: April 17, 1962
Creator: Cole, E. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Wind, Wind Erosion, Sand Storms and Dunes

Description: Photograph of emergency tillage just prior to planting to protect the field from wind erosion. Field completely barren of crop residue. This practice could have been delayed or prevented by minimum tlllage and a good system of crop residue management. OK-1435-5.
Date: August 22, 1961
Creator: Cole, E. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Wind, Wind Erosion, Sand Storms and Dunes

Description: Photograph of emergency tillage just prior to planting to protect the field from wind erosion. Field completely barren of crop residue. This is a good practice that should have been delayed or prevented by minimum tillage and a good system of residue management. Note the lack of vegetation on the field and the record deposits of topsoil in the fence row. OK-1435-4.
Date: August 22, 1961
Creator: Cole, E. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Severe Erosion on Potter-Mansker Complex

Description: Photograph of severe soil erosion on Potter-Mansker complex, which soil conservation practices, was not utilized to protect land. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Typical landscape of Potter-Mansker complex, severely eroded. Soil Conservation was not practiced on this land."
Date: May 1962
Creator: Cole, E. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Close-Up of A Partially Killed Bindweed Plant Area In A Wheat Field

Description: Photograph of a close-up shot of a partially killed bindweed plant area in a wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close-up of bindweed area in wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956 received only partial kill. This weed is a very rapid spreader and will cover large areas in a short time if it is not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date: August 2, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Partially Killed Bindweed Plant Spot In A Wheat Field

Description: Photograph of a partially killed bindweed plant spot in a wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bindweed spot in wheatfield [sic] sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956 received only partial kill. This weed is a very rapid spreader and will cover large areas in a short time if it is not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date: August 2, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Close-Up of A Bindweed Plant Area

Description: Photograph of a close-up shot of a bindweed plant area at the edge of a wheat field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close-up of bindweed area at the edge of a wheat field. This area is uncontrolled and is in excellent condition. It is in a low spot where it receives enough moisture to encourage growth. If not controlled it will spread rapidly into the adjoining wheat field and cause much damage to the wheat. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other v… more
Date: August 2, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Shinnery Oak Brush Control

Description: Photograph of a section of range infested with shinnery oak, which is being treated with 2-4-5T mixed with diesel oil and water. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Typical section of range infested with shin-oak which was sprayed June 12, 1958 on the first application using 2-4-5T mixed with diesel oil and water. Note damage to brush. The pasture will be deferred for 2 growing seasons under the Great Plains Conservation Program."
Date: July 23, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Buffalo Herd on Berryman Ranch

Description: Photograph of eleven buffalo kept on the Berryman Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of buffalo herd kept on Berryman Ranch in Ellis County."
Date: July 28, 1960
Creator: Gordon, Z. V.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Buffalo Herd on Berryman Ranch

Description: Photograph of thirteen buffalo kept on the Berryman Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of buffalo herd kept on Berryman Ranch. Pond in background is one of three in 700 acre pasture used for herd of 40 to 50 buffalo."
Date: July 28, 1960
Creator: Gordon, Z. V.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Z. V. Gordon Inspecting Root System of Deep Rooted Yellow Sweetclover

Description: Photograph of Z. V. Gordon, SCS technician, inspects root system of the deep-rooted yellow sweetclover seeded in the spring of 1952 in feed stubble to improve the soil. The back of the photograph proclaims, "SCS Tech. Z. V. Gordon inspect root system of the deep-rooted yellow sweetclover seeded in the spring of 1952 in feed stubble to improve the soil. White plans to rotate this and rest of non-permanent pasture land with clover and wheat and feed crops. III RR 7."
Date: July 3, 1953
Creator: Fox, Lester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Spring Development

Description: Photograph of stockwater tank being fed by spring developed and pipeline installed under Great Plains Conservation Program.
Date: 1977~
Creator: Engleman, Jack
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Mixed Grass Erosion Control Field

Description: Photograph of after feed crops failed, these 1200 acres were seeded in 1942 to blue and sideoats grama and buffalo grass, with sprinkling of little bluestem. This is usef for fall and winter grazing at rate of 15 or 16 acres a head. Mixed upland site in good, approaching excellent condition. In picture is SCS Tech, Z.V. Gordon checks growth.
Date: July 3, 1953
Creator: Fox, Lester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass Waterway

Description: Photograph of a quarter mile loong waterway which was planted in 1947 to westerm wheat grass, buffalo, blue grass and sideoats grama preparatory to building terrace system in which field show at left. Z.V. Gordon, SCS technician checks up on density of growth.
Date: July 3, 1953
Creator: Fox, Lester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Buffalo on Berryman Ranch

Description: Photograph of part of the Buffalo herd kept on the Berryman Ranch. Pond in background is one of three in 700 acre pasture used for herd of 40 to 50 buffalo.
Date: July 28, 1960
Creator: Gordon, Z. V.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Cattle Grazing

Description: Photograph of cattle grazing on mixed grasses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gould, Harold C.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Terrace Construction

Description: Photograph of upside down terraces. Demonstrator and operator is Ed Roberts. Upside down terraces being constructed in background.
Date: July 13, 1955
Creator: Hedges
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Cattle Grazing on Mixed Native Grasses

Description: Photograph of cattle grazing on 4 year old planting of mixed native grasses. VII RR 25
Date: July 28, 1955
Creator: Gould, Harold C.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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