Adjustable and Detachable Bow for Spectacles. (open access)

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
Cotton-Harvester (open access)

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
Gripper for Printing-Presses (open access)

Gripper for Printing-Presses

Patent for a gripper for printing presses designed to hold the paper during printing more effectively. Illustrations included.
Date: January 25, 1910
Creator: Williams, John W.
Object Type: Patent
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
[Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Ed Riedel - January 10, 1941] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Frank A. Martinez to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-01-29] (open access)

[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
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard, January 16, 1953] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
Liquid-Fuel Burner. (open access)

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
[News Script: Congressmen file] (open access)

[News Script: Congressmen file]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: January 17, 1970, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Top Texas Weather] (open access)

[News Script: New Top Texas Weather]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of dense fog along the Texas coast which has prompted hazardous driving warnings for motorists while a new cold front is bringing scattered rains to the Panhandle Plains area.
Date: January 22, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Redistrict] (open access)

[News Script: Redistrict]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: January 27, 1972, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: San Angelo wreck] (open access)

[News Script: San Angelo wreck]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: January 6, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Washburn] (open access)

[News Script: Washburn]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: January 16, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: West Texas] (open access)

[News Script: West Texas]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: January 14, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Itasco Sampson Wilson, January 16, 2001 (open access)

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

P.L. 94-171 County Block Map (2010 Census): Tom Green County, Block 1

Parent map for Tom Green County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:20,000.
Date: January 7, 2011
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

P.L. 94-171 County Block Map (2010 Census): Tom Green County, Block 2

Parent map for Tom Green County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:20,000.
Date: January 7, 2011
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History