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Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve around on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weight slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximate right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. ¾ inch reinforcing steel picks with blunt ends are best for loose, coarse textured soil and for renovation work. OK-215-12.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve around on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weight slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximate right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. Here the Klodbuster is being used to spike or tie down a straw mulch. The unit should be long enough to cover the area with one through [sic] to avoid leaving a deep track on the dam made by the wheel at… more
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve around on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weight slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximate right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. Here it is being used to prepare a seedbed before applying a hay mulch. The unit should be long enough to cover the area with one through [sic] to avoid leaving a deep track on the dam made by the wheel … more
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a Finn mulching Machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of 1-ton per acre, following seedbed preparation. Feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales materials. Side extensions are furnished for loose material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan, powered by a 36-HP motor at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is Fred Whittington, range Conservationist, Soil Cons… more
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve around on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weight slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximate right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. Here it is being used to spike down a one ton application of broom corn stalk mulch. The unit should be long enough to cover the area with one through [sic] to avoid leaving a deep track on the dam made … more
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn hydroseeder spraying a mixture of grass seed and fertilizer on a prepared seedbed, with a 1-ton mulch spiked in with a Klodbuster. This slope of the dam was treated in twelve minutes. OK-214-7.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader is applying asphalt emulsion at the rate of 150 gallons per acre following seeding. The asphalt emulsion is used to hold the mulch in place. OK-214-11.
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of 1-ton per acre, following seedbed preparation. Feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales materials. Side extensions are furnished for loose material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan, powered by a 36-HP motor at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is Fred Whittington, range Conservationist, Soil Cons… more
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0402.0286]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Edward C. Johnson, 1720 Huntington, wearing a stripped suit and a pleading look, isn't asking John Latta of New York to saw the ball and chain from his ankle."
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Albright, Bob
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0270.0340]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma insurance commissioner Joe B. Hunt, right, and Claude Bradshaw of Stillwater, president of the Oklahoma Association of Live Underwriters."
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Peterson, Dick
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0301B.0270]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "James L. Hull, 40, who for the past two years was assistant fire chief at Bethany, is the new Head of the Del City fire department."
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0282.0078]

Description: Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Soloist on the marimba, Vida Chenoweth, Enid, shows conductor Guy Fraser Harrison how to hold the six hammers."
Date: February 27, 1956
Creator: Fisher, Dawes
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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