Automobile. (open access)

Automobile.

Patent for an automobile with a mechanism which may be extended to form a tent bed, or folded into a small compass. The folding bed of the automobile may be utilized to storm camp equipment when not used as a bed.
Date: January 4, 1921
Creator: Mackey, Franklin Orville
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to Perry Sayles, January 28, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to Perry Sayles, January 28, 1928]

Letter from J. S. to Perry Sayles, discussing the receipt of checks from Jake and J. M. Tanner's bankruptcy.
Date: January 28, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., January 6, 1925] (open access)

[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., January 6, 1925]

Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $5.67.
Date: January 6, 1925
Creator: Frick-Reid Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to Fred R. Ellis, January 23, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to Fred R. Ellis, January 23, 1929]

Letter from J. S. to Fred R. Ellis discussing the testimony of J. L. Thompson in the case, Jake L. Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Co. There is an illegible handwritten note at the bottom of the letter.
Date: January 23, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Snap-Hook. (open access)

Snap-Hook.

Patent for a novel snap hook that is easily attachable to an object, but cannot be accidentally detached. The hook utilizes a snap engagement with the bill of the hook and a spring. The hook can be disengaged with finger pressure on the plating.
Date: January 27, 1920
Creator: Carroll, Basil M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Roller-Bearing Swivel Wrench Plate. (open access)

Roller-Bearing Swivel Wrench Plate.

Patent for improvements on Roller-Bearing Swivel Wrench Plates, including illustrations. The goal of this invention is to make the plates more efficient "for use with any suitable fishing tool, or bit for use in oil fields or water well drilling" (lines 12-14).
Date: January 10, 1922
Creator: Harralson, Charles L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History