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Bishop's Cafe Fire (5-4-1953)

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Date: May 4, 1953

Partner: Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum

Bessie Bridge Demolition and Gully

Photograph of five UNIDIENTIFIED men on a bridge looking down at a deep gully. The back of the photograph proclaims, "View downstream from scene in Okla-10-778-A, showing gully head and bridge being demolished on county road 4 miles west of Bessie, Okla. A road fill with a drop inlet pipe will be constructed."

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Archer, S. G.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Forrest Management

Photograph of these Loblolly Pines shown about 10 to 8 feet tall in the "A" photo, are now twice as tall. A thinning cut was made just befoe this "B" picture was taken.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, David O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of loblolly pine trees. These pines as shown as standing about 8 to 10 feet tall in the “A” photo [see OK-9232-A], are now twice as tall. A thinning out was performed before this “B” picture was taken. OK-9232-B.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of tree management. Still holding to the same tree he had to kneel to reach in the “A” shot, Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technician A. E. Howard now stands so he will show in the “D” picture. The hardwood in the center fell since the “C” photo was taken. OK-10-457-D.

Date: May 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of follow-up to picture OK-9275-A. The roof of the house, seen at the left rear in the "A" photo was barely visible when the "B" shot was made and cannot be recognized in this photograph at all. OK-9275-B.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of follow-up to picture OK-9275-A. The roof of the house, seen at the left rear in the "A" photo was barely visible when the "B" shot was made and cannot be recognized in this photograph at all. OK-9275-B.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of an ice storm that broke down many trees and with old marks obliterated and could not be located. This photo is not exactly the same view as in former photos of the series, but is close to it. Broken and bent trees have been removed. Ice can do great damage to trees. OK-10-250-D.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of loblolly pines shown as about 8 to 10 feet tall in the "A" photo, are now twice as tall. A thinning out was made just before this "D" picture was taken. OK-9232-B.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of inferior hardwood that finally died. The young pine has begun to grow, where it has stood with little or no growth since the "A" shot was taken. OK-10-565-C.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of continued pine growth. It is no longer possible to kneel in the same position seen in the "A," "B," and "C" pictures, and be seen. The pines are now much too thick and tall for that. OK-10-456-D.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of Soil Conservation Service {SCS] technician Alvin E. Howard now standing on a stump in order to be seen, where in the earlier pictures he stood to the right of the stump. The young pines have grown rapidly once the inferior hardwoods died. OK-10-565-C.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of continued pine growth. It is no longer possible to kneel in the same position seen in the "A," "B," and "C" pictures, and be seen. The pines are now much too thick and tall for that. OK-10-456-D.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of SCS technician A. E. Howard. Still holding to the same tree he had to kneel to reach in the "A" shot, he now stands so he will show in the "D" picture. The hardwood in the center fell since the "C" photo was taken. OK-457-D.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of continued pine growth. It is no longer possible to kneel in the same position seen in the "A," "B," and "C" pictures, and be seen. The pines are now much too thick and tall for that. OK-10-456-D.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of the inferior hardwood finally having died. The young pine has begun to grow, where it has stood with little or no growth since the "A" shot was taken. OK-10-565-C.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of of an inferior tree that finally died. The young pine has begun to grow, where it has stood with little or no growth since the "A" shot was taken. OK-10-565-C.

Date: May 18, 1953

Creator: Davis, D. O.

Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.9023]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(aerial photo of OU, football stadium at center right, other buildings throughout the center and a little more, housing across the top, and more)"

Date: May 1, 1953

Creator: Killian, Thomas F.

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.3570]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "A motorist's dream came true in Oklahoma Saturday when the 88-mile Turner turnpike, linking Tulsa and Oklahoma City, was officially opened. Scattered thunderstorms threatened ribbon-cutting ceremonies at six cities along the way, but it didn't discourage eager drivers who lined their cars up by the thousands for a free ride before toll charges began at 3 p.m....Perhaps the happiest man at the dedication was former Gov.… more

Date: May 16, 1953

Creator: Heaton, Bob

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.5190]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(aerial photo of the stockyards with the yards on the bottom left, the buildings of the stockyards on the right and in center, housing in the background with a huge building, and more. Handwritten on back: "packing plants.")"

Date: May 1, 1953

Creator: Killian, Thomas F.

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.3580]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "More than 7,500 persons were on hand Staurday for the formal turnpike dedication ceremonies at Stroud. This aerial view shows cars parked on both sides of the four-lane highway and high school bands lined up around the speakers' stand. Gov. Murray and Roy J. Turner, former governor, both spoke at the opening. A pageant and parade marked the event at Stroud, central point on the road."

Date: May 16, 1953

Creator: Peterson, Richard

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.3564]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma's two turnpikes, the Turner and Will Rogers, were rolling along Friday with weekly revenues riding at the $6,000 mark. The Turner turnpike opened at a higher weekly revenue level than did the Will Rogers, but this was attributed to motorists who used it because they had never driven on a turnpike before. The Will Rogers turnpike is bow in its sixth week while the Turner is into its fourth year. The charter, … more

Date: May 16, 1953

Creator: Heaton, Bob

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.9196]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(photo of separated ballots spread out on the floor in rows and more)"

Date: May 4, 1953

Creator: Killian, Thomas F.

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.0240]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(Aerial photo with multiple large and multiple-story tall buildings, the large builing in upper center without much parking, a few large streets, housing all around, and more. Backside handwriting: "Med School Med Research - Vets. Hosp. & Univ. Hosp. Crip Childrens Hosp.")"

Date: May 1, 1953

Creator: Killian, Thomas F.

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

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