Archive

Rats Ravage State Fields

A 1959 news item describing a rat infestation in Oklahoma farms

P-47 Fighters Damaged by Tornado, Tinker Air Force Base

Mothballed World War II fighter plans at Tinker Air Force Base damaged after tornado 

C-54 Skymaster Planes Damaged by Tornado, Tinker Air Force Base

Land Is a Living Thing

A news item from 1947 discussing the adaptations of Oklahoma farmers following the Dust Bowl era

Panhandle Rancher Beats Drouth

A news item about recovery from drought and dust storms in the Panhandle in 1939.

Oklahoma’s Good Earth

A news item from 1937 recapping the disastrous decade from 1927-1937 in Oklahoma agriculture

Sand Dunes after a Dust Storm

Aftermath of a dust storm on the west side of Oklahoma City. 

Lake Overholser During the Dust Bowl Era

'Wild' Mary Sudik, near Bryant and SE 59th

Along 39th St., Bethany

Aftermath of Bethany Tornado

Wreckage of Camel Creek Schoolhouse

Shirey Home Flooded

Effects of Bethany Storm

Destruction of Bethany Tornado

Workman Resting on Dam

Frisco Bridge

View of men working on the Frisco RR bridge after the flood. 

Mulligan Garden

View of flooded homes in Mulligan Garden.