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Improvement in Throttle-Valve Stands and Stems.
Patent for "a new arrangement of support for the stem of a throttle-valve, and has for its object to facilitate the lubricating of the screw and cause the parts to be firmly held in place." (Lines 19-23) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
April 2, 1872
Creator:
Compant, John M. & Krauskopf, Engelbert
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gillespie County
Map of the Hill Country region covering Gillespie County, Texas. The road from Mason to Kerrville, Texas is marked on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
April 1873
Creator:
Lungkwitz, Herman
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 12, 1900]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions contacting James Luther Slayden, United States Representative from Texas, about participating in a competitive examination for appointment to the US Naval Academy. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date:
April 12, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 12, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions contacting James Luther Slayden, United States Representative from Texas, about participating in a competitive examination for appointment to the US Naval Academy.
Date:
April 12, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 18, 1900]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his decision to try for appointment to either Annapolis or West Point. He also indicated he will study geometry that summer with John Toland as tutor. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date:
April 18, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 18, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his decision to try for appointment to either Annapolis or West Point. He also indicated he will study geometry that summer with John Toland as tutor.
Date:
April 18, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 26, 1900]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news that he received information and sample exams from the Navy and War departments. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date:
April 26, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 26, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news that he received information and sample exams from the Navy and War departments.
Date:
April 26, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tire Bolt Wrench
Patent for a tire bolt wrench. Illustration included.
Date:
April 4, 1905
Creator:
Moore, James R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, April 4, 1906]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, thanks his grandfather for money, but insists he does not need it. He then outlines his ship's itinerary for the upcoming trip to Japan. He shares the news that he will remain aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) as a watch and division officer after the new Academy graduates arrive aboard.
Date:
April 4, 1906
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, April 4, 1906]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, thanks his grandfather for money, but insists he does not need it. He then outlines his ship's itinerary for the upcoming trip to Japan. He shares the news that he will remain aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) as a watch and division officer after the new Academy graduates arrive aboard.
Date:
April 4, 1906
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pump-Operating Mechanism.
Patent for a pump operating mechanism, which is run by horses going in a circle around the device to power the pump.
Date:
April 27, 1909
Creator:
Siggel, Willie F.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Clamp for Spirit-Levels.
Patent for clamps for spirit levels that allow a spirit level to be attached directly to a straight edge so that one person could safely use both the straight edge and the spirit level simultaneously. Additionally, the clamp production is simple so it can be produced at a low cost.
Date:
April 30, 1918
Creator:
Bridgman, Jesse Everet
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 28, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 3, 1920
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 3, 1920
Creator:
Penniger, Robert
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 29, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 10, 1920
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 10, 1920
Creator:
Penniger, Robert
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 17, 1920
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 17, 1920
Creator:
Penniger, Robert
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 31, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 24, 1920
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 24, 1920
Creator:
Penniger, Robert
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 28, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 2, 1921
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 2, 1921
Creator:
Dietel, William
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 29, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 9, 1921
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 9, 1921
Creator:
Dietel, William
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 16, 1921
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 16, 1921
Creator:
Dietel, William
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 31, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 23, 1921
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 23, 1921
Creator:
Dietel, William
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 32, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 30, 1921
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 30, 1921
Creator:
Dietel, William
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 28, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 1, 1922
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 1, 1922
Creator:
Schumacher, Oscar R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 29, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1922
Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 8, 1922
Creator:
Schumacher, Oscar R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History