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Joe Wash's Farm Pond

Description: Photograph of Joe Wash's farm stock pond and sodded spillway near Chickasha. The owner sodded and riprapped the dam seen in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Stock pond, sodded spillway [with] dam sodded and riprapped.”
Date: July 12, 1939
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Two UNIDENTIFED Farmers Plowing Up Contour Ridges to Spread Bermuda/Duncan Project

Description: Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED farmers using horse drawn equipment plowing up contour ridges in an attempt to spread Bermuda planted the previous year. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Plowing up contour ridges in an effort to spread Bermuda which was planted last year.”
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Lovegrass Soil Improvement on H. E. Blalock's Land

Description: Photograph of “SCS Technician John Worthy showing H. E. Blalock how lovegrass improves the soil condition. This farm is located south of Elmore City.” People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. H. E. Blalock, 2. John Worthy.
Date: July 12, 1959
Creator: Lowe, Sam D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Elbon Rye Harvest

Description: Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a Massey-Harris harvester harvesting elbon rye. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Elbon rye being harvested. Rye was planted for cover crop and pasture. Good seed crop was harvest. Approximately 30 bushels per acre.”
Date: July 12, 1961
Creator: Hager, P. E.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Debris Guard Instillation on Control Structure for Site 8, Deep Creek With Water Stage Recorder

Description: Photograph of a debris guard installation on control structure for a Detention Reservoir for Site 8, Deep Creek, Middle Colorado River Watershed. A water stage recorder is in the background behind the debris guard. The back of the photograph proclaims, “View of debris guard installation on control structure with water stage recorder house in background.”
Date: December 12, 1951
Creator: Tompkins, G. P.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Ovid Neal and J. A. Killough Standing on a Brand New Bridge in the Choska Drainage District

Description: Photograph of Agricultural Engineer Ovid Neal and DC J. A. Killough, standing on a brand new bridge in the Choska Drainage District, which replaced the old, washed out bridge. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Ovid Neal, 2. J. A. Killough. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Water now has unobstructed flow. New bridge replaces old one which washed out. Making observations from bridge are Ovid Neal (left), agri. engineer, and J. A. Killough, DC. Camera facing W by N.… more
Date: July 12, 1951
Creator: Fox, Lester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Ovid Neal and J. A. Killough, SCS Technicians, Examining a Field of Corn and Soybeans in the Choska Drainage District

Description: Photograph of Ovid Neal and J. A. Killough, SCS Technicians, examining a field of corn and soybeans in the Choska Drainage District that at one point could not produce and grow crops until adequate drainage was installed, as the land was too wet. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Ovid Neal, 2. J. A. Killough. The back of the photograph proclaims, “SCS Technicians Ovid Neal (left) and J. A. Killough look over fine crop of corn growing on land too wet to produce before d… more
Date: July 12, 1951
Creator: Fox, Lester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

J. D. Thornburg

Description: Photograph of J. D. Thornburg inspecting Bermuda grass.
Date: July 12, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Weeping Lovegrass Management Display

Description: Photograph of a weeping lovegrass management display.
Date: August 12, 1961
Creator: Leonard, Claude M.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

S. E. Williams

Description: Photograph of S. E. Williams and J. A. Perrin examining weeping lovegrass planted on July 11, 1950.
Date: October 12, 1950
Creator: Rechenthin, C. A.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Sand Lovegrass

Description: Photograph of a man standing in a sand lovegrass field.
Date: October 12, 1949
Creator: Hart, James
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Boer lovegrass under irrigation. TX-43-895.
Date: September 12, 1947
Creator: Reid, Louis E.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Mr. T. Kessler (right) shows Soil Conservation Service [SCS] Technician Roland E. Lee the growth of sericea lespedeza in this pasture which also contains native grasses. Badily eroded and depleted when he bought place, this upland range site is now in good condition. Used by heifers and dry cows, it is to be put into wheat, rye and hairy vetch pasture after 8 months of grazing as it is. OK-10-817.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Fox, Lester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Livestock

Description: Photograph of a Holstein heifer in a pasture of sericea lespedeza and native grasses that is kept for heifers and dry cows. Badly eroded and depleted when Mr. Kessler Teas bought the place, this upland range site is now in good condition. OK-10-818.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Fox, Lester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Livestock

Description: Photograph of a young registered Holstein bull in a field of sericea lespedesa and native grasses. Badly eroded and depleted when bought by Mr. Kesler Tess, this upland range site is now in good condition. OK-10-819.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Fox, Lester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of alfalfa, Double Creek watershed. Alfalfa grown in rotation with grain. Vetch and rye are used on this farm for soil improvement. Weeping lovegrass is planted on some Class IV land for soil improvement. Lime and fertilizer have been applied on the Chasin eden farm according to soil tests. All land on this farm are under a Soil Conservation agreement. OK-274-3.
Date: May 12, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Second year sweet clover in rotation with wheat. Oats and sweet clover then (rotated) with 4 years of wheat. OK-297-12.
Date: July 12, 1956
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of the Frisco Railway, near Bessie, OK, after a 6 inch flash flood 1/4 mile of the railraod, with the track and rail washed over against the right-of-way fence. OK-9561.
Date: May 12, 1947
Creator: Parman, Rex (Frank's Studio, Cordell, OK)
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of a road as impassable with a great deal of damage being done to fill in between the bridges. OK-9360.
Date: May 12, 1947
Creator: Parman, Rex (Frank's Studio, Cordell, OK)
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of a good planting of Rhodes grass. This plant has received some irrigation. TX. 43, 896.
Date: September 12, 1947
Creator: Reid, Louis E.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of a fire in weeping lovegrass. Blaze is controlled by Conservation District [CD] and Soil Conservation District [SCD] firefighting units. OK-1265-11.
Date: February 12, 1961
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of Site No. 54, Barnitz Creek. 18 inch reinforced concrete pipe with a 15 degree elbow fitting at Station 1+76 centerline of structure in place and ready for placement of Class B Concrete cradle. Pipe made by Thomas Concrete Pipe Company. OK-399-10.
Date: September 12, 1956
Creator: Ritchey, L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Watersheds

Description: Photograph of a sign on US Highway 75 at the entrance into the Double Creek watershed from the south. The six upstream detention dams constructed on the watershed were designed and constructed by the Soil Conservation Service. OK-274-1.
Date: May 12, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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