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Aerial Shot of Partially Completed Pattern of Windbreaks in Development Since 1939

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of partially completed pattern of windbreaks in development since 1939. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Partially completed pattern of windbreaks in the Dill area, North Fork of Red River Soil Conservation District, Oklahoma. Note the farmstead windbreaks planted in conjunction with the more extensive field windbreaks. An effective farmstead is soon in the center protecting the Blanton farm. This community pattern has been in the process of development since … more
Date: September 26, 1949
Creator: Postlethwaite, Hermann
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Comparison of Sprayed and Unsprayed Nightshade

Description: Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED person showing a comparison of sprayed and unsprayed nightshade. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Comparison of sprayed and non-sprayed nightshade. Weeds to right have been sprayed 5 days; to the left, no chemical treatment. This is in a 60 acre field of King Ranch Bluestem that was planted in 1961. Class II land on 5t Labette Soil.”
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Collins, F. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Drop Inlet Site No. F1 on Upper Whiteshield Watershed

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of Upper Whiteshield Watershed drop inlet site No F1 and the surrounding area. A few houses are visible on the top of the photograph, with C. A. Boomer, living in the house on the top of the picture. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Upper Whiteshield Watershed OK-SCD-4 Wa.2. Drop inlet site No. F1 controll [sic] overfall to protect conservation system. Drainage area 290 acres. 60 acres pasture remaining cultivated. Medium textured upland soil. All mechanical c… more
Date: May 26, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Ladino Clover and Oats

Description: Photograph of a R. C. Lindsey kneeling in a field of Ladino clover and oats. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Ladino clover covers the ground as Lindsey kneels to examine it. The surrounding crop is oats.”
Date: May 26, 1947
Creator: Reid, Louis
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

East Barnitz Tributary #1 near Detention Reservoir #1

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of East Barnitz Tributary #1 near Detention Reservoir #1. The back of the photograph proclaims, “East Barnitz Tributary #1. Ok-SCD-4. Wa. #8. Drop inlet drainage area 280 ac. 40% grass & remainder cultivated. Drainage in good condition. Drop inlet being used to control 20 ft. overfall cutting back into crop land. This drop inlet is above Detention Reservoir #1. 12,000 cu. yds. of embankment in this fill. Permanent pool has 1” storage & flood pool has 1” storage. 48”… more
Date: May 26, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Reservoir Site #1 Broken Log Creek

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of Detention Reservoir Site #1 Broken Log Creek and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Detention Reservoir Site #1. Broken Log Creek SCD-4-Wa-No. 11. Drainage area 4000 acres. 500 acres cultivated – remainder range land.”
Date: May 26, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Aerial Shot of Sergeant Major Creek Watershed Drop Inlet Stopping A Gully

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of a drop inlet to stop a large gully in the Sergeant Major Creek Watershed. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Drop inlet constructed with Flood Control funds to stop gully. Drainage area – 120 acres; 6000 cu. yds.,, in fill; 48” pipe. Gully was 200 ft. from country road and was threatening $4000.00 concrete bridge. Watershed Sgt. Major Creek. SCD-4-Wa.-1.”
Date: May 26, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of weeping lovegrass planted for feed and cover for wildlife. Some lovegrass seed will be harvested from this area.The conservation of wildlife in rough areas of any form is a recommended practice. OK-324-3.
Date: July 26, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Weeping Love Grass. The weeping love grass was planted 8 years ago on blow sand (Soil Unit 12) has made from 200 to 250 pounds of seed per acre since. One year during a drought, the owner, Howard Carleton, grazed 30 cows for 12 months on the 34 acres in the field. Planting weeping lovegrass on this soil unit 12 not only provided good seed crop and pasture, it reduced erosion on this land. OK-324-4.
Date: July 26, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Weeping Love Grass. The weeping love grass was planted 8 years ago on blow sand (Soil Unit 12) has made from 200 to 250 pounds of seed per acre since. One year during a drought, the owner, Howard Carleton, grazed 30 cows for 12 months on the 34 acres in the field. Planting weeping lovegrass on this soil unit 12 not only provided good seed crop and pasture, it reduced erosion on this land. OK-324-4.
Date: July 26, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of the combining of Birdwood grass on Pat Higgins' farm. Planted on March 15, 1950 on 4X soil. Seed being harvested on June 26, 1950 yield 200# seed per acre. TX-47, 419.
Date: July 26, 1950
Creator: San Antonio Light newspaper
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of the Malti farm. Native grass. A native grass planting on soil group 12, land capability Class III. Original planting made in the spring of 1956, over seeding was done in the spring of 1957. OK-567-7.
Date: September 26, 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of the Barnitz Creek Watershed. Floodwater retarding structure # 35, completed in 1955. Drainage 1845 A.C. [unclear on initials--seems to suggest a total drainage area]. Sediment storage is 1.88 inches. Flood storage is 3.35 inches. Total storage is 804.8 Acre-Feet. Surface is 67 acres. OK-54-5.
Date: May 26, 1955
Creator: Haws, H. M & Brune, G. M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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