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Verdigris River #1

Description: Photograph of the Verdigris River which frms the southern and eastern boundaries of the 1600-acre "Will Rogers Ranch". In dry summer months when creeks on the ranch run dry this river furnishes an imvaluable water supply for the cattle. A water corral is fenced off in the river for the purpose. Pryor Project.
Date: April 18, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Before Picture of Drainage

Description: Photograph of a "before" picture of a drainage which is to be worked over and used as a terrace outlet. To be followed up with later picture. Stillwater Project, Garber Camp.
Date: May 6, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Quail Census

Description: Photograph of "Wild Tribe" at point on single quail. Quail census being taken of wildlife areas on B. Prentice farm.
Date: November 15, 1938
Creator: Hurd, M. A.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Buffalo Grass

Description: Photograph of a heavy stand of Buffalo grass with numerous male flowers. This grass is becoming well established in a pasture which has been countour ridged and grazing controlled. Stillwater Project, Garber Camp.
Date: May 6, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Kirkland Silt

Description: Photograph of Kirkland Silt loam (316) soil profile. Washita River Conservation Survey, W-20.
Date: September 20, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Kirkland Silt

Description: Photograph of Kirkland Silt loam (316) soil profile. Washita River Conservation Survey, W-20.
Date: September 20, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Retired from Cultivation

Description: Photograph of land that has been retired from cultivation. This land was contour seeded to native grasses one year ago shotly after terraces were built. Approximately 40% coverage and good growth attained by the grasses. Stillwater Project, Garber Camp.
Date: May 6, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Manure Spreading

Description: Photograph of a dairy farmer spreading barnyard manure with rotary self feeding spreader and tractor on supplemental wheat pasture.
Date: April 16, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Roadside Gully

Description: Photograph of a roadside gully destroying a fence. On the right the fence has been moved back, the roadside resectioned, and set to Bermuda grass.
Date: October 29, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Severe Gully Erosion

Description: Photograph of severe gully erosion where a road formerly was. Road is not abandoned and gullies are active. Stephensville fine sandy loam. Washita River Conservation Survey.
Date: September 23, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Roadside Erosion

Description: Photograph of roadside erosion along a county road. Deep gullies on each side of the road threaten to engulf it. Norge fine sandy loam (#26). Washita River Conservation Survey, W-20.
Date: September 21, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Verdigris River, Pryor Project (2)

Description: Photograph of the Verdigris River which forms the southern and eastern boundaries of the 1600-acre "Will Rogers Ranch". In dry summer months when creeks on the ranch run dry this river furnishes an invaluable water supply for the cattle.
Date: April 18, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Cracks Developed in a Dam

Description: Photograph of cracks that have developed in a farm pond dam, improperly constructed by a private contractor. Dam was built to height and then widened by pushing dirt down over the sides with a bulldozer.
Date: September 17, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Bermuda Grass and Cotton

Description: Photograph of bermuda grass sprigs planted in every other cotton row. This field is to be retired to pasture and this means was taken to introduce the grass. It was cultivated whenever the cotton was. To be followed with later pictures.
Date: October 29, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Gully Developed from Plow Furrow

Description: Photograph of a gully, 1000 feet long and 20 feet deep, developed as the result of a plow furrow made to drain a low place. Drop inlet to be built. Later photos to be made.
Date: September 17, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Purebred Hereford Calves

Description: Photograph of two purebred Hereford calves which Clem McSpadden, Herb's son, is raising and training for exhibition in the fall fairs in connection with his work in the 4-H Club. Pryor Project.
Date: April 18, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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