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Central Oklahoma Railfan Club (CORC) 814

Description: A color photograph print showing the Central Oklahoma Railfan Club (CORC) diesel electric 814, on shakedown run, crossing North Canadia River on AT&L Railroad south of Watonga, Okla., 4 cars. No problems were detected. The 814 was originally Northern Pacific, then BN [Burlington Northern], and finally donated by BN to the CORC [now the Central Oklahoma Railway Museum] in 1982. Now, after years of restoration, is again in service. [The AT&L - aka the ATLT - was named after the grandsons (Austin,… more
Date: April 27, 1991
Creator: George, Preston
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Central Oklahoma Railfan Club (CORC) 814 & AT&L 1948

Description: A color print showing the Central Oklahoma Railfan Club (CORC) diesel electric 814, and 2-unit diesel -electric AT&L 1948, with a string of grain hoppers, at Watonga Junction, OK. Both trains facing south. To the right on east main is CORC 814, passenger extra with 4 cars. The 814 was donated by BN [Burlington Northern] to the CORC [now the Central Oklahoma Railway Museum] in 1982. [see also 2008.008.7103]
Date: April 27, 1991
Creator: George, Preston
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of the W.K.Y. watershed. Aerial view of a gullied, natural draw to be controlled by diversion of runoff, sloping and sodding. Field in the lower left will be terraced with outlets onto native grass pasture. The pond is to be constructed near the lower end of the gullied draw. See OK-9112, -9113 and -9119). OK-9114.
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of the harvesting of a mung bean crop planted at 20 pounds per acre on June 1, 1943. Farm planner Harold Welch (left) and Earl Tucker (right) farm owner, examine the crop. One field yielded 400 pounds per acre and the average yield on the entire 30 acres ranges from 312 to 315 pounds per acre. The beans followed a barley crop destroyed by green bugs and Tucker says he will follow the beans with wheat for pasture. “I have heard much about the soil-improving qualities of mung beans,” h… more
Date: August 19, 1943
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of a former gullied area in a natural drain running through a cultivated field. The gully has been plowed in, banks leveled and with the field terraced. Note the terrace fills (in the background) where terraces cross the drain. The old gully was approximately 4 feet deep and could not be crossed with tillage implements. The field will be contour cultivated and a conservation crop rotation will be followed. Clarence E. Bunch, Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technician, in the photo. C… more
Date: January 31, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of native grass. Lee Awtrey, Work Unit Conservationist {WUC] Elza Bullen of the Central North Canadian Soil Conservation District [SCD], and Ralph Leonard, County Administrator of the Federal Housing Administration [FHA], observing the growth of the native grass in pasture that had been chemically treated to kill blackjack growth. OK-703-10.
Date: July 6, 1958
Creator: Judge, Earl R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of native grass planting. This 7-acre seeding of Caucasian bluestem was planted in rows in 1951 on soil IV-12. Mr. Graden Teeter, shown, is a Soil Conservation District [SCD] supervisor. His use of this seedling has been consistent with good management practices. He has used it for a seed increase plot and for winter grazing. Note volunteer seedlings covering the areas between the rows. OK-298-1.
Date: May 14, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of native grass. Lee Awtrey observing the growth of native grass following the treatment of blackjack pasture with 2-4-5-T herbicide by aerial spraying. Pasture was sprayed in 1956 and 1957 and not grazed during growing season. OK-703-9.
Date: July 6, 1958
Creator: Judge, Earl R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of crop residue utilization. Earl Judge, left, WUC, SCD-65, and D.G. Craig, Agronomist, Great Plains States, checking prospects for a good wheat yield. Mr. Jude Matli, an SCD Cooperator, manages his crop residue to prevent soil loss from his 70 soil by wind and water erosion by leaving a maximum amount of straw on the surface. He uses a combination of methods to control weeds and prepare a seedbed based on conditions or flexible tillage. His soil management program also includes legu… more
Date: May 14, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Earl Judge, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], of Watonga, Oklahoma, examines crop residue that Mr. Matli is using wisely in a cropping system. Mr. Matli practices flexible tillage to the seedbed free from excessive grass and weeds. This is Soil Unit 70, subject to severe wind erosion without cover. Earl Judge says that cover is a must on this soil. The soil management program on this farm includes legumes of vetch or sweet clover. Note the effects of wind erosion on the field to th… more
Date: October 7, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of crop residue utilization. Excellent wheat on 70 soil.** Mr. Jude Matli, as SCD Cooperator, manages his crop residue to prevent sol loss by wind and water erosion by leaving a maximum amount of straw on the surface. He uses a combination of methods to control weeds and prepare a seedbed based on conditions of flexible tillage. His soil management program also includes a legume of vetch, sweetclover or alfalfa. OK-279-8. ** 70 soil. Unclear on the term. Perhaps referring to a 70/30 … more
Date: May 14, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of crop residue utilization. Earl Judge, left Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], Soil Conservation District [SCD]-65, and D.G. Craig, Agronomist, Great Plains states, checking prospects for a good wheat yield. Mr. Jude Matli, an SCD Cooperator, manages his crop residue to prevent soil loss from his 70 soil by wind and water erosion by leaving a maximum amount of straw on the surface. He uses a combination of methods to control weeds and prepare a seedbed based on conditions of flexible… more
Date: May 14, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of crop residue utilization. Excellent wheat on 70 soil.** Mr. Jude Matli, as SCD Cooperator, manages his crop residue to prevent sol loss by wind and water erosion by leaving a maximum amount of straw on the surface. He uses a combination of methods to control weeds and prepare a seedbed based on conditions of flexible tillage. His soil management program also includes a legume of vetch, sweetclover or alfalfa. OK-279-8. ** 70 soil. Unclear on the term. Perhaps referring to a 70/30 … more
Date: May 14, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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