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Car Coupling. (open access)

Car Coupling.

Patent for a new and improved coupling for railroad cars. This design "consists in a shaft journaled at its lower end in the ordinary draw-bar and at its upper end in a bracket . . . and in the combination therewith of a brace . . . adapted to support the lower end of said shaft, a hook placed between the brace and the draw-bar, and a spring surrounding the shaft and arranged to hold the shaft and hook normally . . . It also further consists in . . . the hook, . . . a spring-actuated uncoupling-rod extending through a bracket . . . and a retaining-latch. . . adapted to hold the said rod in a retracted position" (lines 22-37).
Date: July 26, 1887
Creator: De May, Eugene A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Sun. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 16, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 26, 1856 (open access)

The Texas Sun. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 16, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 26, 1856

Weekly newspaper from Richmond, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 1856
Creator: Rawlings, R. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Nation. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, September 26, 1884 (open access)

The Nation. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, September 26, 1884

Weekly newspaper from Richmond, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 26, 1884
Creator: Walford, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Richmond Opinion. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, June 26, 1885 (open access)

Richmond Opinion. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, June 26, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Richmond, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 26, 1885
Creator: Walford, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-26] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-26]

Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera. Mrs. De La Rosa thanks Herrera for visiting her husband at Harlem Camp #1 in Richmond.
Date: May 26, 1955
Creator: de la Rosa, Pete, Mrs.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák  (Rosenberg, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 26, 1919 (open access)

Čechoslovák (Rosenberg, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 26, 1919

Weekly Czech language newspaper from Rosenberg, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 26, 1919
Creator: Kužel, Ant.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák  (Rosenberg, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 25, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 26, 1919 (open access)

Čechoslovák (Rosenberg, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 25, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 26, 1919

Weekly Czech language newspaper from Rosenberg, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 26, 1919
Creator: Kužel, Ant.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Upper Barker Watershed Flood Protection Planning Study Final Report (open access)

Upper Barker Watershed Flood Protection Planning Study Final Report

Report on a flood protection and management plan for the Upper Barker Watershed.
Date: June 26, 2015
Creator: Halff Associates
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ken L. Laird to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers - List #4] (open access)

[Letter from Ken L. Laird to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers - List #4]

Letter from Ken L. Laird to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers - List #4 discussing the closing of the sugar refinery for a holiday.
Date: August 26, 1954
Creator: Laird, Kenneth L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, March 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, March 26, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing a new bill that passed that removes authority from the Federal Power Commission on power companies that do business within their own states.
Date: March 26, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, January 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, January 26, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing
Date: January 26, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, November 26, 1954] (open access)

[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, November 26, 1954]

Herman Lurie's weekly report for the sugar market pertaining to refiners, sugar quotas, pricing, and distribution.
Date: November 26, 1954
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, June 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, June 26, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong discussing prices of refined sugar in different territories throughout the country.
Date: June 26, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to E. L. Maberry, October 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to E. L. Maberry, October 26, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to E. L. Maberry discussing repair expenses and correspondence from the Chrysler dealership for the air conditioner for Isaac Herbert Kempner's car.
Date: October 26, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, February 26, 1954] (open access)

[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, February 26, 1954]

Herman Lurie's weekly report for the sugar market. Details include prices, distribution, sugar tons, and refiners.
Date: February 26, 1954
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 26, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing a new paper design to print the dividend payouts on and setting up the design to be approved before the next payout date.
Date: April 26, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to William H. Louviere, April 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to William H. Louviere, April 26, 1954]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to William H. Louviere discussing the fluctuations of cane sugar prices and sales over the course of the early months of 1954.
Date: April 26, 1954
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Homer L. Bruce, July 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to Homer L. Bruce, July 26, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to Homer L. Bruce discussing payment to the Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd for their law firms assistance in the lawsuit to recover overpaid income tax in 1947 and 1948.
Date: July 26, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company, Cash Balance Report, July 26, 1954] (open access)

[Imperial Sugar Company, Cash Balance Report, July 26, 1954]

Imperial Sugar Company cash balance report featuring sections for cash on deposit, withdrawals, and balance on deposit.
Date: July 26, 1954
Creator: Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Thomas L. James, November 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Thomas L. James, November 26, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Thomas L. James discussing the scheduled time for Kempner's visit to Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: November 26, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, February 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, February 26, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing an enclosed bill for the McElwaine Motor Company and a request to see if the maintenance is covered based on when the car was purchased.
Date: February 26, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Robert Markle Armstrong, July 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Robert Markle Armstrong, July 26, 1954]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Robert Markle Armstrong discussing a purchase of stock in the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: July 26, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ken L. Laird to All Brokers - List #1, July 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Ken L. Laird to All Brokers - List #1, July 26, 1954]

Letter from Ken L. Laird to All Brokers - List #1 discussing a report from Herman Lurie about the number of tons of sugar being shipped around the world.
Date: July 26, 1954
Creator: Laird, Kenneth L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, March 26, 1954] (open access)

[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, March 26, 1954]

Herman Lurie's weekly report for the sugar market. Details include prices, distribution, sugar tons, and refiners.
Date: March 26, 1954
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History