Electric Meter. (open access)

Electric Meter.

Patent for a simple and inexpensive electric meter that measures and records "the time during which an electric translating device, such as a motor or light, is connected with the source of supply, such as a dynamo-electric machine, located at a central station" (lines 11-15). Anyone can understand how it works, and it is more accurate than other meters.
Date: January 7, 1896
Creator: McGrath, William H. & Oram, John M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from F. A. Bruce to George Pendexter, February 5, 1912]

Postcard from F. A. Bruce to George Pendexter with a photograph of a large building on fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana; there is one fire truck in the photograph with hoses attached to it and other streams of water shooting at the flaming building. The note on the back of the card reads: "Let me know what views you have of Battle Creek so I will know what to send this one is of Fort Wayne Ind. 11 people burned up."
Date: February 5, 1912
Creator: Bruce, F. A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Showing the Number 1 Fire Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana]

Postcard showing the Number 1 Fire Department of Fort Wayne, Indiana. There are three different horse-drawn carriages, some have water hoses attached to them.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Showing the Fire Station No. 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana]

Postcard to George Pendexter with a picture showing fire station number 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In front of the station there is a large machine used to fight fires being pulled by two horses; four men are sitting on top of the machine.
Date: July 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles]

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, informing Sayles of the payment due and it's due date.
Date: 1934-11~
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles]

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles for his policy's premium. The printed due date is December 14, 1935 and there is a handwritten note that reads, "Paid by ck. Jan. 6th, 1936."
Date: December 1935
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, 1934] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, 1934]

Statement listing information about a life insurance policy covering Perry Sayles. The statement includes the company, due date, and premium due. There is a handwritten note in the center of the statement reading, "Paid by ck oct 10-34 P.S."
Date: 1935-09~
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date: December 28, 2011
Creator: Jeffers, Albert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011 transcript

Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date: December 28, 2011
Creator: Jeffers, Albert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History