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[Photograph 2012.201.B0117.0203]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Charges were being drawn Monday afternoon against a 36-year-old Cordell constable and a "former California man" accusing them of $6,000 torture-robbery a month ago of a local novelty company owner and his wife."
Date: September 21, 1953
Creator: Tapscott, George
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0117.0206]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "A soft spoken, 36-year-old Cordell constable, who knows "better than to argue with a judge" was ordered held in county jail without bond Tuesday after pleading innocent at Preliminary arraignment on two counts of robbery with firearms."
Date: September 22, 1953
Creator: McLaughlin, Al
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0117.0208]

Description: Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Burns beer tavern, dance hall and hotel operated in Cordell by Wayne Burns until August, when the business was closed as the result of an alleged gambling fraud"
Date: September 25, 1953
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1259.0361]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "From left, T. A. Edwards, T. M. Meler, C. D. Gillum and J. A. Standerfer, on the spot where Washita County's courthouse stood when it was at Cloud Chief. In 1900, Cloud Chief had a population of about 1,000, and now has about 75 residents."
Date: February 13, 1953
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0370.0333]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Washita County Fairgrounds are taking shape as a women's building is going up this summer. Albert Lenaberg, Bessie, president of the fair board, checks construction."
Date: May 28, 1953
Creator: Tapscott, George
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

North Cavalary Creek Overflow

Description: Photograph of Cavalary Creek overflowing. This is inbetween the Frank Kliewer and Elmer Flaming farms, 7 miles SE of Cordell, Okla. Overflow enters North Cavalry Creek after running down the road less tha 1/2 mile from where it leaves South Cavalry Creek. (See the Okla-10-783 and Okla-10-782 series). Flood waters are washing out the road and endangering the bridge. This picture is looking south.
Date: April 29, 1953
Creator: Archer, Sellars G
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of flood erosion between Frank Kleiner and elmer Flaning farms, 7 miles SE of Cordell, OK. Overflow enters North Cavalry Creek after running down the road less than 1/2 mile from where it leaves South Cavalry Creek (See OK-10-783 series). Flood waters are washing out the road and endangering the bridge. This picture was taken looking north (See OK-10-482 series). OK-10-784-4.
Date: April 29, 1953
Creator: Archer, Sellars G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1259.0361]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "From left, T. A. Edwards, T. M. Meler, C. D. Gillum and J. A. Standerfer, on the spot where Washita County's courthouse stood when it was at Cloud Chief. In 1900, Cloud Chief had a population of about 1,000, and now has about 75 residents."
Date: February 13, 1953
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Drop inlet Pipe Construction

Description: Photograph of a view seen in Okla. 10-778-B after the construction of a road fill and drop inlet pipe (inlelt end shown) on the county road 4 miles W of Bessie, Okla. The fill replaces the old bridge.
Date: July 1, 1953
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Washita County Waterway Control near Cordell

Description: Photograph of a waterway formerly covered by brush and trees. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Other views of the same waterway showing area formerly covered by brush and trees as well as area where dams had been formerly placed across gully in an unsuccessful attempt to control the gully."
Date: January 5, 1953
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Washita County Waterway Control Near Cordell

Description: Photograph of a waterway formerly covered by brush and trees. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Other views of the same waterway showing area formerly covered by brush and trees as well as area where dams had been formerly placed across gully in an unsuccessful attempt to control the gully."
Date: January 5, 1953
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Barney Cunningham Standing in the Waterway in Which An Erosion Control Dam Will Protect

Description: Photograph of Barney Cunningham standing in the waterway in which an erosion control dam will protect. Directly in front of Mr. Cunningham is a drop-inlet pipe. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Erosion Control dam from in the waterway to be protected by the dam. Waterway berm in left foreground, and emergency spillway immediately beyond its end. Barney Cunningham at pipe."
Date: January 5, 1953
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of water and gulley erosion. Between Frank Kliewer [/} and Elmer Fleming farms, 7 miles SE of Cordell, OK. Overflow eneters North calvary Creek after running down the road less than 1/2 mile from where it leaves South Calvary Creek (See OK-10-783 and OK-10-782 series). Flood waters are washing out the road and endangering the bridge. This picture was made looking south. OK-784-B.
Date: April 29, 1953
Creator: Archer, Sellars G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

North & South Cavalry Creek Washout Area Between Frank Kliewer and Elmer Flaming Farms

Description: Photograph of land between Frank Kliewer and Elmer Flaming farms, which shows heavy erosion eating away the dirt road. A house sits in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Between Frank Kliewer and Elmer Flaming farms, seven miles SE of Cordell – April 29, 1953. Overflow enters from North Calvary Creek after running down the road less than ½ mile from where it leaves South Cavalry Creek (See the Okla-10-783 series). Floodwaters are washing out the road and endangering the brid… more
Date: April 29, 1953
Creator: Archer, Sellers G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Barney Cunningham Standing on a Erosion Control Dam at End of Waterway

Description: Photograph of Barney Cunningham standing on an erosion control dam at the end of a waterway. Directly in front of Mr. Cunningham is the inlet-end of a 36-inch diameter drop-inlet pipe, which extends through the dam. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Erosion control dam at end of waterway. Barney Cunningham, farm operator, stands at inlet-end of drop-inlet pipe (36" diameter), which extends through the dam. Emergency spillway at left."
Date: January 5, 1953
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Barney Cunningham Standing on the Back Side of an Erosion Control Dam

Description: Photograph of Barney Cunningham and a dog standing on the backside of an erosion control. Directly next to Mr. Cunningham is the discharge end of a 36" drop-inlet pipe, which extends through the dam. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Back side of erosion controlled dam. This slope was dressed by routing tractor up and down slope for each 6 feet of height, or less. Barney Cunningham Stands at discharge end of 36" drop-inlet pipe through the dam."
Date: January 5, 1953
Creator: Archer, S. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Road Washout and Endangered Bridge

Description: Photograph of road damage between Frank Kliewer and Elmer Flaming farms, 7 miles SE of Cordell, Okla. Overslow enters North Cavalry Creek ater running down the road less that 1/2 mile from where it leaves South Cavalry Creek. Flood watersare washing out the road and endangering the bridge. This picture made looking North.
Date: April 29, 1953
Creator: Archer, Sellers G.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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