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Oral History Interview with Joe Marcus "J.M." Auld, Jr., February 26, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joe Marcus "J.M." Auld, Jr., February 26, 2001

Interview with Joe Marcus "J.M." Auld, Jr., a Texan rancher from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Auld identifies his family members (including Kerr County pioneers who immigrated from Scotland), describes the difficulties of ranch life, and mentions local cultural phenomena. The interview includes stories of "Indians," eradicating the screwworm fly from Kerr County, and life during the Great Depression. He also discusses the role of game hunting to today's ranchers.
Date: February 16, 2001
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Auld, Joe Marcus, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Plane crash] (open access)

[News Script: Plane crash]

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about authorities looking for the body of an 18 month old child and three adults in the wrekage of a light plane.
Date: February 17, 1971, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rail-Joint. (open access)

Rail-Joint.

Patent for the improvement of existing rail joints by creating a tie or bond at the end of rails to allow them to lock together. The improved rail joint will make the use of bolts and nuts, or other connectors unnecessary when connecting rails.
Date: February 17, 1920
Creator: Ryan, William M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History