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1970s - Reference Staff and Governor Robert D. Ray

The Reference Staff of the State Library were honored for their good work in serving state employees and the general public.
Standing in the front row are Marlena Burg, Willona Goers, Governor Ray, Jack Hurkett, Elizabeth Johnson, and Gloria Kratz.…

1970s Bank erosion by stream

These photos show the erosion of a stream bank caused by wind and water.

1970s Barrier to prevent soil erosion

This photo shows a barrier set up to prevent soil erosion in a rural area.

1970s Cement barriers

These barriers may have been used to prevent erosion

1970s Commissioners Joe Beckman and Dwight Stucker sit at a table during a meeting

Commissioner Dwight Stucker on the right reaches for treats at a meeting

1970s Conservationist Winston Cooper in Field

In two different photos, Winston Cooper is looking over a field. Winston was a soil conservationist for Des Moines County from 1971-1973.

1970s Earthmoving machinery in field

These are photos of earthmoving machinery moving dirt in fields in preparation for various projects

1970s Earthmoving machinery moving dirt

In the second two photos, Oren Champ stands writing on a piece of paper while he stands next to a Dumpy Level used for surveying soil in conservation practices and an earthmover with a an unidentified driver on it..

1970s Eroded gully in field

The deep gully in this field has caused major erosion

1970s FFA students work on a project around a ditch

A Future Farmers of America {FFA}Group of students from Fort Madison work around a ditch

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