Improvement in Chairs. (open access)

Improvement in Chairs.

Patent for improvement in chairs, which provides adjustable shoulder supports and back (inclination and height), with intended advantages of better lung capacity and spinal alignment. The chair can be adjusted to fit all sizes of bodies. It is noted that some of the adjustable features could be incorporated into other furnishings such as beds or lounges. An additional feature of the chair is a retracting spring to assist the user in exiting the chair.
Date: May 9, 1876
Creator: Barnes, James W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1951]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing a pay rate increase for the labor contract.
Date: May 3, 1951
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1951]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing a pay rate increase for the labor contract.
Date: May 3, 1951
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, May 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, May 24, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing letters to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner and a financial report and discussing Miss Hamon's departure, the cost of shipping Mr. Kempner's car, business with Frank M. George, and the decision to operate the Stoneham Gin or not.
Date: May 24, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, May 31, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, May 31, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing letters and a stock report and discussing the valuation of the Plantersville Gin, hogs and bulls sold in Houston, a labor contract agreement, trouble with tractors, increased insurance on the Prudential Building, and Mrs. Young's return to work.
Date: May 31, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 63, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 3, 1906 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 63, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 3, 1906

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 3, 1906
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 64, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 17, 1906 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 64, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 17, 1906

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 17, 1906
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. [65], Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1906 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. [65], Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1906

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 31, 1906
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1907 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1907

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1907
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1908 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 7, 1908
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 21, 1908 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 21, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 21, 1908
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1908 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 28, 1908
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 6, 1909 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 6, 1909

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 6, 1909
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 13, 1909 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 13, 1909

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 13, 1909
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 20, 1909 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 20, 1909

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 20, 1909
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 27, 1909 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 27, 1909

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 5, 1910 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 5, 1910

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1910
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1910 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1910

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 12, 1910
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 19, 1910 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 19, 1910

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 19, 1910
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 1911 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 11, 1911
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1911 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1911
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 25, 1911 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 25, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 25, 1911
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 1912 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 1912

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 2, 1912
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1912 (open access)

The Examiner-Review. (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1912

Weekly newspaper from Navasota, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1912
Creator: Blackshear, Ed F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History