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Eldred and Wilson Studying Grass Growth on 80-Acre Field Seeded to Native Grass Mixture

Description: Photograph of George Eldred and Clay Wilson, SCS technician, studying grass growth in an 80-acre field seeded to native grass mixture in March 1950. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Clay Wilson, SCS Technician, 2. George Eldred.” The back of the photograph proclaims, “Eldred, right, and Clay Wilson, SCS technician, studying grass growth in an 80-acre field seeded to native grass mixture in March, 1950. This picture was taken in a 9-acre area which was fertilized in Ap… more
Date: August 23, 1951
Creator: Tompkins, Gordon
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Aftermath of May 18, 1949 Flood on Oklahoma State Highway #81

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway 81. Note that several buildings are visible in this photograph with a few of them being at risk of being or was flooded. Furthermore, the bridge is completely flooded by the Washita River making travel impossible. The back of the photo proclaims, “Approach to bridge – State Highway No. 81, after flood of May 18, 1949 on the Washita.”
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Aftermath of May 18, 1949 Flood on Oklahoma State Highway #81

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway No. 81. Several buildings are visible along Highway 81 close to the river. The back of the photo proclaims, “Oklahoma State Highway No. 81 after the May 18, 1949 flood. See Okla-10-054; 053.”
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Irrigating Alfalfa

Description: Photograph of Arnold Davis, left, and his brother Orvis checking their stand of alfalfa on their farm along Little Beaver Creek in Grady County. The meadow averages a 200-bale annual yield.
Date: December 18, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Irrigation

Description: Photograph of the Davis brothers, Arnold and Oris, who have cleared over 300 acres of brush on their farms. Brush rakes on crawler tractors are commonly used in clearing operations.
Date: December 18, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Irrigation

Description: Photograph of Oris Davis, center, his brother, Arnold (right) and their Uncle John checking irrigation equipment on one of their farms.
Date: December 18, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of the seeding of a mixture of native grass (100 acres) with one of the special drills constructed under the specifications of Soil Conservation District supervisors of the Central Washita River Valley of Oklahoma to plant small seeds of native and adapted grasses. A local iron works made the drills from second-hand grain drill frames, automobile transmissions, cotton planter boxes, discs and press wheels obtained by supervisors of the Grady Co., Stephens Co., South Caddo Co., and th… more
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Improved Range

Description: Photograph of a heavily timbered area that was in poor range condition. Early June 1955 tow pounds of Kuron (propionic acid) per acre was applied by aero plane. All vegetative growth of shrubs and trees was controlled on 90 % of the shrubs and trees. A definitive percentage of tree kill could not be determined at this time but a tremendous growth of primarily little bluestem can be observed even directly underneath the trees. An excellent seed crop was produced by this area which was completely… more
Date: November 4, 1955
Creator: Martin, J. Vernon
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Flooding in Chickasha

Description: Photograph of the bridge in right foreground is the Rock Island and Railroad across Line Creek after flood on May 18, 1949. Frisco tracks across immediately above and at right angle to Rock Island tracks.
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Flood Prevention on the Washita River

Description: Photograph of Ionine Creek, an aerial view of a critical silt source area. This huge gully has been treated vegetative, and a structure is to be built on the lower end. Fields were planted to native grasses and tree plantings made in 1957.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Soil Improvement Thru Green Manure

Description: Photograph of Russell Reeves, District Cooperator, turning under an excellent crop of hairy vetch and rye for soil improvement. This 18 acre field, planned with Soil Conservation Service assistance, has had this treatment annually for the past three years. Vetch and rye, fall and winter, followed by broom corn. From the 20th of November, 1955, to 1st of April 1956, this field supported 12 head of grown cows without any other feed. The animals made an average gain of 161 pounds per head.
Date: April 13, 1956
Creator: Martin, J. Vernon
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Flood prevention

Description: Photograph of flood prevention, Washita River, Ionine Creek. Critical silt source area. View looking up gully to the north. Vegatative work has been done, Structural works are just starting.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Flood Control Success

Description: Photograph of aerial view of East branch Salt Creek, Wa 1. Drop Inlet. Drainage area: 235 acres (200 acres in cultivation, 28 acres inpasture & 7 acres in abandoned cropland). Soil Units: About 75% in 5, deep, medium textured, very slowly permeable, about 17% is 7, deep, medium textured, moderately permeable, & about 8% is 20, shallow, medin, textured, moderately permeable. It is in good condition as result of controlled grasing and good farming practices. Permanent storage: 0. 8 in. flood stor… more
Date: July 30, 1948
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

E Branch Salt Creek Drainage Success

Description: Photograph of aerial view of East branch Salt Creek, Wa 1. Drop Inlet. Drainage area: 235 acres (200 acres in cultivation, 28 acres inpasture & 7 acres in abandoned cropland). Soil Units: About 75% in 5, deep, medium textured, very slowly permeable, about 17% in 7, deep, medium textured, moderately permeable; & about 8% is 20, shallow, medium textured, moderately permeable. In good condition as result of contolled grazing & good farming practices. Permanent storage: 0. 8 in. Flood storage: 3. 6… more
Date: July 30, 1948
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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