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Well-Drill Machine.
Patent for improvements in well-drill machine by improving its operating and feed mechanisms.
Date:
January 4, 1910
Creator:
Anthony, Russell
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Public Supply Ground-Water Use in Western Texas
Report documenting an inventory of West Texas underground water supply for public use and consumption.
Date:
January 1989
Creator:
Ashworth, John B. & Nordstrom, Phillip L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Itasco Sampson Wilson, January 16, 2001
Interview with Itasco Sampson Wilson, teacher and pianist from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Wilson talks about coming to Kerrville to teach at the "Kerrville Colored School," life for African-Americans in the area, the African-American community, and her personal life.
Date:
January 16, 2001
Creator:
Bacon, Dan; Bethel, Ann & Wilson, Itasco Sampson
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Adjustable and Detachable Bow for Spectacles.
Patent for a temple bow for spectacles which is secured to a lens frame and is adjustable to “accommodate the angle of vision of the wearer” (lines 89-90). The connection joints between the bow and lens frame allows adjustment without bending or twisting the bow, providing a more durable bow and frame.
Date:
January 13, 1914
Creator:
Blanchard, Edward.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961]
Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for their previous visit. He also discusses the matter of San Angelo College turning into a four-year institution.
Date:
January 14, 1961
Creator:
Boedeker, Allen M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tank-Valve.
Patent for tank-valves in which “a valve may be readily detached for renewal or repairs and adaptable without material change of structure to any of the various forms and structures of tanks manufactured.” (Lines 18-22.) Illustration is included.
Date:
January 3, 1905
Creator:
Burchett, Edward Lee
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January 25, 1943 - March 1, 1943]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Supervisor for work in District 19 B from January 25, 1943 through March 25, 1943.
Date:
1943-01-25/1943-03-01
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Quilting Attachment for Sewing-Machines.
Patent for a new removable quilting frame for sewing machines. Patent for "improvements in sewing-machine attachments for quilting designed to support a quilting frame that can be moved from place to place" (lines 14-21) including instructions and illustrations. Patent for a new quilting attachment for sewing-machine design with, including illustrations.
Date:
January 3, 1888
Creator:
Clark, Chester Cady
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seed Planter
Patent for a seed planter. Illustration included.
Date:
January 10, 1911
Creator:
Dowdy, Ewell Monroe
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Harvester
Patent for a cotton harvester that aides in picking the most difficult part of cotton to pick by hand. Includes instruction and illustrations.
Date:
January 30, 1917
Creator:
Ford, James
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Liquid-Fuel Burner.
Patent for a liquid fuel burner, which will burn semi-refined petroleum efficiently.
Date:
January 31, 1911
Creator:
Hayden, Jefferson B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12]
Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Frank M. Pinedo, LULAC Texas Regional Governor in Austin, Texas dated January 12, 1953. Herrera writes that he will seek re-election as LULAC National President and asks Pinedo to consider running for re-election as LULAC Texas Regional Governor. Herrera mentions Jake Rodriguez's trip to Mexico on behalf of George Strake's bid for United States Ambassador to Mexico. The letter also includes travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas, to visit groups interested in reviving LULAC councils. Post-script notes thatHerrera had received an invitation to Governor Allan Shivers Inaugaural Reception.
Date:
January 12, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Henry V. Velez of San Angelo, Texas, dated January 8, 1953. Herrera writes regarding the startup of a LULAC council in San Angelo, and he plans a visit to San Angelo as part of a trip itinerary including Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Date:
January 8, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Angelo National Bank, Johnson-Taylor, Schwartz and Raas Building, (Southeast elevation of Schwartz and Raas)]
Photograph of the San Angelo National Bank, Johnson-Taylor, Schwartz and Raas Building (located at 20,22,24,26 East Concho Ave) in San Angelo, Texas.
Date:
January 31, 1978
Creator:
Klein, Stan & Moore, David
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard, January 16, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard thanking him for his support during Latimer's race for State Representative.
Date:
January 16, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, January 28, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis discussing House Bill 25. Mr. Latimer says he is waiting for the bill's final draft before he makes a decision.
Date:
January 28, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant, January 26, 1953]
Photocopy of letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant discussing a proposed dog law meant to be voted on in the 53rd Legislature Session.
Date:
January 26, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for a nut wrench with a sliding jaw.
Date:
January 24, 1911
Creator:
Mansfield, Charles L. & Matthews, Robert E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank A. Martinez to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-01-29]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Raoul A. Cortez, Regional Governor of Texas League of United Latin American Citizens in San Antonio, Texas, dated January 29, 1948 from Frank A. Martinez, Secretary of the San Angelo, Texas, LULAC. This is a request to charter or revive a LULAC organization in San Angelo, listing the proposed officers and members. The letter references a $5.00 charter fee that is included. Martinez also requests use of the previous LULAC organization's council number 29. This carbon copy was sent to John J. Herrera.
Date:
January 29, 1948
Creator:
Martinez, Frank A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Windmill
Patent for a windmill. Illustrations included.
Date:
January 23, 1912
Creator:
Moon, Richard D. & Horne, Henry J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Riedel - January 10, 1941]
A letter from Ed Riedel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 10, 1941. Riedel provides a letter of reference/recommendation for Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander of Parramore Post 57, Abilene.
Date:
January 10, 1941
Creator:
Riedel, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Riedel to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, c/o Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ed Riedel, Past Department Commander, San Angelo, Texas, dated September 1, 1941. Riedel replies to a letter from Carswell confirming that The Ford Motor Co. will furnish cars, details how to secure one, expresses his appreciation to Carswell and the members of his post for everything they did to make the year outstanding and "Will see you on the Special".
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
Riedel, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Property, Photograph 4548-01]
Photograph of a historic property in Texas.
Date:
January 1, 1989
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Property, Photograph 4548-02]
Photograph of a historic property in Texas.
Date:
January 1, 1989
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History