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SS African Pilot

Description: Photograph of the Mercy Ship, the veteran freighter SS African Pilot. The ship was lent for movement of supplies for Cuba to the Red Cross by the Committee of American Steamship Lines. The ship is at its moorings awaiting loading. When it completes it mercy mission, the vessel is scheduled for retirement.
Date: December 22, 1962
Creator: Shere, Jack
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of rain-induced splash erosion on the side of "E" Ditch on Naval Air Station [NAS}, Whiting Field, near Milton, Florida. Impact of raindrops caused displacement of sandy material not protected by cover in this rocky and other hard material. Complete ground cover would prevent this erosion. F-932-12.
Date: March 30, 1966
Creator: Holcombe, Ed.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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