Archive
Sooner Woman Heroine In ‘Battle of the Bridge'
Newspaper article on Mrs. Alberta Leierer of Ringwood who was beaten by McAllen, TX police on the International Bridge in McAllen during the farmer's strike.
Farmers' High Living Raises Questions
Newspaper article about farm strikers in McAllen, many coming from Oklahoma, in support of a nationwide protest.
Farm Wives’ Movement Taking Root in Oklahoma
Newspaper article about farmers' wives joining women's farm groups to advocate for better prices on their products.
A Requiem For Broomcorn
News article about up and coming industries in Oklahoma eliminating a reliance on broomcorn harvests for financial stability.
State Farmer's Life One Terrific Gamble
A news article about the difficulties faced by farmers in modern agriculture
Farmers Battle For Soil
Newspaper article about Oklahoma farmers losing wheat crops to wind erosion and dry weather.
Oriental Bean May Be New Wonder Crop
A news item from 1947 regarding the introduction of mung beans into Oklahoma agriculture
State Tryouts of Rare Crops Are Promising
A news item from 1947 detailing news crops being introduced to Oklahoma agriculture
State Tryouts of Rare Crops Are Promising
A news item from 1947 about crop experimentation in Oklahoma
Adair County Berries Paying Rich Dividend
A news item about the introduction of strawberry crops in Adair County in the 1940s
Land Is a Living Thing
A news item from 1947 discussing the adaptations of Oklahoma farmers following the Dust Bowl era
Hungry World Eyes State’s Wheat Fields
A news item from 1946 detailing the importance of Oklahoma's larger wheat crop to a world recovering from World War II.
McLoud Finds New Buiness; It’s the Berries!
A news item about the cultivation of blackberries in McLoud
A. and M. Students Learn Planning of Farms from Air
A news item from 1940 about agriculture students using aerial photography for planning
Blackberries, With Proper Marketing, Bring New Cash Flow to McLoud Farmers
A news item regarding the cultivation and marketing of blueberries east of Oklahoma County in 1940.
Wheat—One of State’s Big Money Crops
A news item from 1939 featuring a chart detailing the rise of wheat farming in Oklahoma
Adair County Finds Success With New Berry
A news item regarding the cultivation of boysenberries in Adair County in 1939.