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[Photograph: OHPG0165]

Description: Picture of picking potatoes in the fields belonging to Robert E Holmes north of Old Mannford. These fields are now under Keystone Lake. The house in the background is that of H S Robbins. Workers were paid 10 cents per sack and were able to pick 7-10 sacks in half a day. Charlie Osterhout sewed up the sacks when full. Mrs Cora McCrackin is 3rd from the left, Raymond Holmes mother holds a parasol over Raymond while Rider Bruner stands to the right of the team on the left of the picture. Others i… more
Date: 1907
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Partner: Keystone Crossroads Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of grasses. Little bluestem in phytometer,* clipped at 3 different levels weekly during growing season. OK-1466-7. * a device that measures a plant’s transpiration (i.e., water movement through the plant including evaporation from its aerial parts) by placing it in a sealed soil-containing vessel so that water can escape only through the plant’s transpiration.
Date: September 24, 1961
Creator: Hager, P. E.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Description: Photograph of effective Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control by aerial spraying of low grade hardwood trees on Bodine cherty silt loam. 1 to 8% slopes. Indian grass, big and little bluestem and some desirable forbs have returned as well as broomsedge and brushy shrubs. OK-1426-6.
Date: October 13, 1961
Creator: Werth and Moss
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Description: Photograph of typical section of range infested with shin-oak which was sprayed on June 12, 1958. The first application used 2-4-5-T 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. OK-619-4.
Date: July 23, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Description: Photograph of Post Oak and Blackjack control on shallow savannah site, fair range condition class, prior to first treatment in 1956. First treatment consisted of 2 pounds of 2-4-5T herbicide per acre and was applied on June 1, 1956. Second treatment was 1 pound of 2-4-5T per acre applied on July 1, 1957. This pasture was completely rested during the growing season in 1956 and 1957 and has now improved to good range condition class. OK-874-7.
Date: May 28, 1959
Creator: Chance, R. J.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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