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G. G. Gross Combining Rye and Vetch for Seed

Description: Photograph of District Supervisor G. G. Goss using a tractor to combine rye and vetch for seed. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Combining rye and vetch for seed. This land has been in cultivation for 41 years. (G. G. Gross on tractor). Per Acre Yield: Unfertilized: 214# Abruzzi Rye Seed, 66# vetch, Fertilized: 224# Abruzzi rye seed, (120# superphosphate), 620# vetch seed, Cost of fertilizer, $1.65 per acre. Green Tonnage: Unfertilized: 3,079# rye, 103# vetch, Fertilized: 3,511# rye, 8,49… more
Date: July 23, 1945
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Class III Range Land

Description: Photograph of two UNIDENTIFIED men standing in a class III rangeland. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Class III range land. Blue grama grass is very low state of vigor. Invaders are numerous including muhly grass, fluff grass, three-awn, and perennial broomweed. Erosion, moderate to severe indicating that permanent damage is occurring. Recovery on this type of range will be slow, although much change toward the more desirable species can be expected when the use of range is based upon pr… more
Date: July 30, 1941
Creator: Davis, D. O.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

H. H. Lawson's Stock Cutter

Description: Photograph of H. H. Lawson examining stalks of Crotalaria cut with his home built stalk cutter. The back of the photograph proclaims, “H. H. Lawson examines stalks of Crotalaria cut with his home built stalk cutter. A piece of 12” pipe and old road grader blades were utilized in constructing the implement. Cost, approximately $40.00.”
Date: March 10, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Ponds-Construction Method

Description: Photograph of a completed concrete dam to be used for recreation and livestock water. View shows tie-in to limestone rock. Area between dam and keyway will be back filled with concrete.
Date: June 21, 1967
Creator: Ward, J. C.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Wild Turkeys on Feeding Ground

Description: Photograph of wild turkeys on feeding ground with deer in background on Edwin Sawyer ranch, 15 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas. Turkeys are fed corn or milo each afternoon during the winter and spring. Feeding not only supplements the natural winter diet, but helps to keep the turkeys from migrating.
Date: February 9, 1968
Creator: Keng, E. B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Misc. Title Screen Layout

Description: Photograph of a title layout that was made by using Hernard 3-D title letters on a lithographic America The Beautiful print. Note. Shadow effect by using the raised letters. Color slides wre made by using the raised letters. Color slides were made of the same picture with amazing results.
Date: September 6, 1966
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Range Cover Evaluation

Description: Photograph of aerial view of range cover evaluation plot 17. Bare ground, poor condition; unused. No cover, except algea crust on soil surface. Soil splashed was 21,824 lbs. per acre, detachability 27% of standard sand. Water retained on plot during 20 minute test was 0. 95 in. , 47% water lost 1. 07 in. , 55%.
Date: January 21, 1949
Creator: Osborn, Ben O.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation

Description: Photograph of roots, leaves and seed heads of red plantains {USDA: redseed plantains*], one of several small plants called tallow weed. TX-46, 888. *https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_plrh.pdf
Date: July 1, 1950
Creator: Hart, James
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a follow-up from photo TX 49-126A. The picture shows a homemade range pitter made from a one-way and mounted or a power lift [sic] of an Allis Chalmers tractor. The one-way had a 22 inch disc spruced 10 inches apart. Five inches were cut off one side. See pictures A, B, C, D, E, F and H. TX-49-126-G
Date: May 1, 1954
Creator: Reynolds, Franklin
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of pitting done in March, 1949. The depth of moisture under the old pit was 26 inches. On each side of the pit is wet from 8 to 10 inches. 4 ½ to 5 inch rain on March 9, 1953. TX-48-496.
Date: March 10, 1953
Creator: Fenner, O. L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of an infiltrometer built by the Soil Conservation Service scientist A. D. Bull. Here he checks it for proper adjustment as recording starts. Picture # 5 of a series. TX-46, 266-E.
Date: November 1949
Creator: Hart, James
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of an infiltrometer built by the Soil Conservation Service scientist A. D. Bull. The floats are being placed within the rings. Picture # 2 in a series. TX-46, 266-B.
Date: November 1949
Creator: Hart, James
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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