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Exhibitions and Presentations

Description: Photograph of H.R. Wells, Soil Conservation Service [SCS] Biology Specialist in Oklahoma, studies the value of Vanada wild rye for food and cover for wildlife. This cool season native grass is a good source of food for quail, as well as excellent for grazing and, additionally, erosion. This living grass exhibit was planned and established by members of the Oklahoma chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of America, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Seedmen’s Association and the Oklahoma State… more
Date: July 15, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of H. R. Wells, biologist, left, and M. D. Gamble, Agronomist, discuss a Western wheatgrass planting. This native cool-season grass furnishes good food and cover for wildlife, as well as excellent grazing and erosion control. This living grass exhibit was planned and established by members of the chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of America, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Seedman’s Association and the Oklahoma State fair and Exposition. OK-298-12.
Date: July 15, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Robert Gamble, left, and Bill Shirley, right, Oklahoma City high school students, study identifying characteristics of Eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides). Over 50 kinds of grasses, legumes and forbs native to Oklahoma are growing in a living grass exhibit at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. This living grass exhibit was planned and established by members of the chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of America, in cooperation with Oklahoma Seedman’s Associa… more
Date: July 15, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of land cleared in 1954, now occupied by a conditioning crop of cane to subdue sprouts during 1955. To be sodded to Bermuda grass in 1956. OK-119-5.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Description: Photograph of a seven acre plot of land cleared with a bulldozer (John Holland) in June 1955, trees deposited in a windrow and offset by heavy disc plowing, 7500 pounds used to cut up underground roots into 12 to 14 inch segments. Depth of cut is approximately 12 inches. OK-97-8.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Pasture planting. William H. Tompkins, Soil Conservation Service Aid, holding runners of Bermuda grass on heavily fertilized side of the field. Notice difference in the stand of grass due to the fertilization. OK-350-2.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Clark, Floyd W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of a diversion terrace on the east side of 52 acres idle wet land constructed in 1951. Now producing 4000 bales of hay. OK-97-9.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of a waterway which receives water from the east diversion and spills it into the main creek, protecting 52 acres of bottom land. OK-97-11.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Description: Photograph of C. L. Connally standing at the edge of the Blackjacks that covered 90% of his farm when he started clearing in 1951. OK-120-10.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Exhibitions and Presentations

Description: Photograph of a living herbarium at the State Fair of Oklahoma prepared by members and chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of America—the Central Oklahoma Chapter of Oklahoma City, Northeast Oklahoma Chapter of Claremore and the South Central Chapter of Ardmore in cooperation with the Oklahoma Seedmen Association and the State Fair Association. The exhibit is comprised of tall, mid- and short native grasses, with forbs and legumes common to central Oklahoma. Widespread interest was exhibi… more
Date: September 24, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a track tractor pulling a heavy disc plow. Second time over cleared land as a seed bed preparation. 7 inch disc cost $4.20 per acre. OK-137-9.
Date: August 3, 1955
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of Charley Connelly standing beside a diary herd. The Weeping Lovegrass pasture is 2 years old, per the date of the photo. The land itself was cleared 3 years prior with a bulldozer followed with a 7500 pound brush disc plow. OK-119-2.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Buffalo grass seeds enlarged to four times their actual size and used in an article written by Mr. Ivy Howard. OK-5398.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Description: Photograph of bindweed control. Jim Gassoway, U.S. Borax & Chemical Corporation, demonstrates the use of a light weight shoulder-sling hand spreader for use of granular weed killers. This type of spreader is commercially available and easy to operate. Turning the crank and walking at a normal pace will accurately cover a 6-foot swath. The spreader is especially recommended for the use of Benzabor weed killer in the treatment of small areas less than ½ of an acre. Rate 1 to 1 ½ pounds per square… more
Date: April 4, 1960
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Description: Photograph of bindweed control. Jim Gassoway, U.S. Borax & Chemical Corporation, demonstrates the use of a light weight shoulder-sling hand spreader for use of granular weed killers. This type of spreader is economical and easy to operate. Turning the crank and walking at a normal pace will accurately cover a 6-foot swath. The spreader is especially recommended for the use of Benzabor weed killer in the treatment of small areas less than ½ of an acre. Rate 1 to 1 ½ pounds per square rod. OK-109… more
Date: April 4, 1960
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Fisheries and Fish Management

Description: Photograph of Frank Tansel feeding fish in a newly stocked reservoir constructed in July, 1954. The bass weighed 1 ¼ pounds in 6 months. Three and four inch fingerlings planted with Blue Gills. OK-120-6.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Fisheries and Fish Management

Description: Photograph of a conservation group studying farm ponds and fish management on a pond stocked in 1951. The pond is yielding bass and catfish weighing 4 to 5 pounds each. OK-120-2.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

New Reservoir

Description: Photograph of a new reservoir on Mr. Huff's farm just completed. Water about 5 feet deep, will fill in with 2 feet of top. Will be used for livestock water and fish production.
Date: April 12, 1956
Creator: Horttor, Irwin
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Fish Pond Improvement

Description: Photograph of John C. Craft looking on and John V. Chelf and James B. Lowe measure fish from the Federal Fish Hatchery to be used to stock farm ponds in connection with the Soil Conservation Service Program.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Clark, Floyd W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Howard Holmes, Edmond, OK, alfalfa field west of his house. OK-137-12.
Date: August 28, 1955
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Livestock

Description: Photograph of Ralph Wilson and some of his herds shown in 19 acres of 2 year old fescue. This 19 acres plus 25 acres of oats and vetch pasture and 1000 bales of alfalfa hay with some stubble grazing on small grain furnished pasture for 50 head of shorthorn cattle. OK-120-4.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Charley Connelly

Description: Photograph of Charley Connelly standing next to his dairy herd.
Date: July 25, 1955
Creator: Chance, R. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

JR White

Description: Photograph of fJR White, farm operator, seeding weeping lovegrass on Dr. Robert Adams' farm.
Date: April 29, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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