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Bee Hive. (open access)

Bee Hive.

Patent for a new and improved bee hive. This design consists of "the combination, with the removable section, having the right-angled slots and the comb-frames of the securing-bar" (lines 95-98).
Date: September 20, 1881
Creator: Norwood, John M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: September 10, 1894
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, September 10, 1894] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt.
Date: September 10, 1894
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 7, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 7, 1901]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.
Date: September 7, 1901
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 William Nimitz, September 7, 1901] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 7, 1901]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.
Date: September 7, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors his first week at the Academy: rowing and drilling from six in the morning until ten at night. He mentions a problem with his feet. He asks about Otto and Dora.
Date: September 14, 1901
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 William Nimitz, September 14, 1901] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors his first week at the Academy: rowing and drilling from six in the morning until ten at night. He mentions a problem with his feet. He asks about Otto and Dora.
Date: September 14, 1901
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 William Nimitz, September 27, 1901] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 27, 1901]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates that a one dollar a month allowance should be sufficient while at the Academy. He also intends to get his new dress jacket before having his photo made. He also mentions his feet are feeling better and that his class has two lessons a day aboard the training ship Chesapeake. He also mentions being vaccinated. Nimitz also mentions looking forward to the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia later in the year and expresses relief at learning to sail cutters instead of having to row. He closes by indicating he has his textbooks but no time to study.
Date: September 27, 1901
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, September 8, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit. This letter is on St. Charles Hotel stationery.
Date: September 8, 1902
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, September 8, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit.
Date: September 8, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Quit Claim Deed from George Bigford to Edward B. Leigh] (open access)

[Quit Claim Deed from George Bigford to Edward B. Leigh]

Deed from George Bigford to Edward B. Leigh acknowledging the sale of land for $1 paid by Leigh to Bigford in exchange for "that tract or parcel of Land lying in the County of Kerr and State of Texas, described as...120 1/2 acres known as Survey No. 1946." This deed releases Bigford of all of his rights, title, and interest to the land being bought by Leigh.
Date: September 1, 1903
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 30, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 30, 1903]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz briefly explains his whereabouts and that he will be back at Annapolis and studying very soon. This letter is on Metropolitan Hotel (Washington, DC) stationery.
Date: September 30, 1903
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 William Nimitz, September 30, 1903] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 30, 1903]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz briefly explains his whereabouts and that he will be back at Annapolis and studying very soon.
Date: September 30, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note from W. H. Bonnell to Charles Schreiner Bank, September 10, 1921] (open access)

[Promissory Note from W. H. Bonnell to Charles Schreiner Bank, September 10, 1921]

Promissory note created by the Charles Schreiner Bank for W. H. Bonnell acknowledging the arranged payment of $1,000 to Mrs. J. T. Brown "at the office of the Chas. Schreiner Bank."
Date: September 10, 1921
Creator: Charles Schreiner Bank
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Release Deed of Trust from Arthur Real to W. H. Bonnell] (open access)

[Release Deed of Trust from Arthur Real to W. H. Bonnell]

Release deed of trust from Arthur Real to W. H. Bonnell and his wife, Allie H. Bonnell, acknowledging the fulfillment of a deed of trust created by the couple in August 1916. According to this deed, the promissory note was worth $1,000 and was due by August 1919, with 8% interest per annum; the last paragraph states that Arthur Real asserts the note had been fulfilled and he releases his claims to the property originally owned by the Bonnells.
Date: September 12, 1921
Creator: Leavell, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Release Deed of Trust from C. C. Jones to W. H. and Allie H. Bonnell] (open access)

[Release Deed of Trust from C. C. Jones to W. H. and Allie H. Bonnell]

Release of mortgage from C. C. Jones to W. H. Bonnell and Allie H. Bonnell; the deed acknowledges that W. H. Bonnel and his wife delivered a deed of trust on a piece of real estate in Kerr County back in 1916. This particular deed asserts that the couple has paid of the promissory note worth $800, due on January 17, 1919; C. C. Jones releases his interest and claims to the land described in the original deed of trust.
Date: September 12, 1921
Creator: Leavell, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jennings Monk - September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jennings Monk - September 10, 1942]

A letter written to Jennings Monk, District Commander, American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests from Monk a man's name from the Junction or Brady post who has done outstanding work for service on the Department Membership Committee.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jennings Monk to T. N. Carswell - September 20, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jennings Monk to T. N. Carswell - September 20, 1942]

A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Jennings Monk, 21st District Commander, The American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, dated September 20, 1942. Monk acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and submits his recommendation of W.R. Gilliam of Junction, Texas for the Membership Committee. He advises of the conflicting dates of the District Convention with the Executive Committee meeting and the resulting compromises.
Date: September 20, 1942
Creator: Monk, Jennings
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and James F. Cherry Meet in the Pacific During WWII

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and James F. Cherry meeting in the Pacific during WWII. Admiral Nimitz was a Kerrville native and former Tivy school student, James F. Cherry was from San Antonio but attended Schreiner Institute before joining the U. S. Navy and serving in WWII. Text on back of photograph addressed to Harriet Garrett; "To Harriet Garrett from Chester W. Nimitz (to Hattie from Chester) (in the Pacific). Courtesy of James Cherry (Sept. 1, 1943)"
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: James F. Cherry
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Bearded Teach Busted] (open access)

[News Script: Bearded Teach Busted]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: September 4, 1969, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Bearded Teacher] (open access)

[News Script: Bearded Teacher]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: September 25, 1969, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Teacher fights firing] (open access)

[News Script: Teacher fights firing]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: September 25, 1969, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Map 1.] Utility Open Space in the AACOG Region

Map of the utility open space in the Alamo area, specifically denoting soil classes, aquifer recharge zones, sewage treatment sites, solid waste disposal sites, and mining sites.
Date: September 1972
Creator: Alamo Area Council of Governments
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Map 2.] Corridor Open Space in the AACOG Region

Map of open space in the Alamo area, specifically denoting open space corridors. The map includes rivers, existing and proposed highways, flood plains, corridors, and existing and proposed reservoirs.
Date: September 1972
Creator: Alamo Area Council of Governments
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History