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Rock House on Mr. (Lester) Davis Farm

Description: Photograph of J. T. Porter kneeling next to a 50 year old rock house on Mr. (Lester) Davis' recently purchased farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "This rock house is 50 years old as indicated by the date (1909) carved in stone over the door. J. T. Porter in photo. It was occupied in 1939. Mr. Davis has recently purchased this farm."
Date: February 26, 1959
Creator: Whittington, F. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Rock House on Mr. (Lester) Davis Farm

Description: Photograph of J. T. Porter kneeling next to a 50 year old rock house on Mr. (Lester) Davis' recently purchased farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, ""This rock house is 50 years old as indicated by the date (1909) carved in stone over the door. J. T. Porter in photo. It was occupied in 1939. Mr. Davis has recently purchased this farm."
Date: February 26, 1959
Creator: Whittington, F. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Sand Blow-Out with Sparse Sorghum

Description: Photograph of land that is experiencing blow out for over 35 years. Sparse patches of Sorghum dot the area photographed. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "This approximately 60 acres blow-out has been active for about 35 years. Notice Mr. Harmon has tried to establish sorghum cover but failed."
Date: February 26, 1959
Creator: Whittington, F. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Irrigation Equipment on Bank of Sandstone Creek

Description: Photograph of Simmons irrigation equipment on bank of Sandstone Creek. Alfalfa field in background was not flooded after 8. 5 inches of rain on night of May 25, 1959.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Sandstone Creek Bridge Damaged

Description: Photograph of West approach to bridge on Sandstone lost in flood of May 25, 1959. 8. 5 plus inches of rain fell above this bridge on night of May 25 between hours of 8 and 4 o'clock.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Bridge Damage

Description: Photograph of one of four bridges damaged on Whiteshield Creek. There are six bridges on this creek.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Sandstone Creek

Description: Photograph of Sandstone Creek at stream gauge No. 3, with good flow of water. The creek has flowed continuously since 1957.
Date: 1959~
Creator: Whittington, Fred L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Errosion Sandstone Creek Ranch

Description: Photograph of erosion along fence line after 8. 5 plus in. rain. This field will have waterway constructed and will be terraced under GPCP contract.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Errosion Sandstone Creek Ranch

Description: Photograph of erosion along fence line after 8. 5 plus in. rain. This field will have waterway constructed and will be terraced under GPCP contract.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Robert M. Sprowls overseeding native grass under the Great Plains Contract. Field was retired from cultivation approximately 20 years and is covered with weeds and low order grasses. OK-842-6.
Date: April 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farm Homes

Description: Photograph of a rock house when 50 years old as indicated by the date built as carved in stone over the door. J.T. Porter is in the photo. It was occupied in 1939. Mr. Lester Davis of Reydon, Oklahoma, has recently purchased this farm. OK-816-2.
Date: February 26, 1959
Creator: Whittington, Fred
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farm Homes

Description: Photograph of a rock house when 50 years old as indicated by the date built as carved in stone over the door. J.T. Porter is in the photo. It was occupied in 1939. Mr. Lester Davis of Reydon, Oklahoma, has recently purchased this farm. OK-816-3.
Date: February 26, 1959
Creator: Whittington, Fred
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farm Homes

Description: Photograph of a rock house built in 1909, with the date carved in stone over the door. J.T. Porter is the person in the photo. The house was occupied in 1939. Lester Davis has recently purchased this farm.OK-816-3.
Date: February 26, 1959
Creator: Whittington, Fred
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of Allen Isaac seeding mixture of native grass on Oscar Flick farm, good sorghum cover. OK-815-10.
Date: February 17, 1959
Creator: Perryman, Tom
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of quinlan soils severely eroded. Former cropland re-established to native vegetation. Erosion continues between grass plants. No litter is present.
Date: June 1959
Creator: Brugess, D. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of erosion along a fence line after 8.5 + inches of rain. This field will have a waterway constructed and will be terraced under GPCP contract. OK-866-2.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Cotton Growing

Description: Photograph of cotton growing on a typical area of Norwood silt loam.
Date: June 1959
Creator: Burgess, D. L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0395.0259]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Metcalfe by Metcalfe could be the title of this painting of Augusta J. C. Metcalfe at her handmade 50 year easel."
Date: April 12, 1959
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0409.0729]

Description: Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Grisly reminders of Cheyenne's bloody Battle of the Washita are on display in the window of the weekly Cheyenne Star."
Date: February 20, 1959
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0017]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "At right is modern Black Kettle museum if located in downtown Cheyenne."
Date: March 7, 1959
Creator: Daily Oklahoman
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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