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Check-Punch. (open access)

Check-Punch.

Patent for a simple, inexpensive, and compact check-punch that can be operated by one hand and doesn't take much power to operate. The machine consists of two movable members, "one of which carries all of the male and the other all of the female dies, said members being so related that when moved relatively to each other in one direction all the male dies move as a single member...and enter the female dies, and when moved in the opposite direction all of said male dies are withdrawn" (lines 12-20).
Date: March 17, 1896
Creator: Woodworth, Charles H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: 6 pm sports] (open access)

[News Script: 6 pm sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about TCU kid's day, The Central Hockey championship, and Pro and college basketball updates.
Date: April 17, 1970, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Verdict still out] (open access)

[News Script: Verdict still out]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: February 17, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dr. John J. Clemmer to Dr. May Owen, Novemeber 17, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. John J. Clemmer to Dr. May Owen, Novemeber 17, 1959]

Letter from Dr. John J. Clemmer to Dr. May Owen informing Dr. Owen of her election to the office of President of the Texas Medical Association.
Date: November 17, 1959
Creator: Clemmer, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner, March 17, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner, March 17, 1960]

Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner discussing Sandberg's dislike for the sugar being served at Santa Fe.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Sandberg, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 17, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have acquired "a gallon size" of Jones Ant Killer. They tell him that the price is $8.00 per gallon if he still wishes to buy some.
Date: May 17, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner, February 17, 1949]

Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner acknowledging "receipt of [his] application for refund" and assuring him that they are working on his case.
Date: February 17, 1949
Creator: Pullman Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the wings which actually reverted back to their losing form in a hurry as at the end of one period the first place knights which led 4- 0.
Date: March 17, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Open golf] (open access)

[News Script: Open golf]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Johnny Miller who was upset because he felt he had blown himself out of contention for the 73rd U. S open title with a five over par 76 in the third round.
Date: June 17, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6PM Sports] (open access)

[News Script: 6PM Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story going over the daily sports highlights.
Date: April 17, 1972, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from United States National Bank to Continental Illinois National Bank, May 17, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from United States National Bank to Continental Illinois National Bank, May 17, 1965]

Letter from United States National Bank to Continental Illinois National Bank requesting several bonds to be withdrawn and mailed to the Bank of New York.
Date: May 17, 1965
Creator: United States National Bank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Billy Martin who was not there to see victory but even without his help the Texas Rangers managed to get back in the win column with a two to nothing shut out of the New York Yankees.
Date: July 17, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about some late fireworks for the Rangers who trailed Detroit 4- 0 in the last of the 9th.
Date: June 17, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from American Florist Supply Co. to H. Kempner, April 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from American Florist Supply Co. to H. Kempner, April 17, 1944]

Letter from American Florist Supply Co. to H. Kempner notifying the company they are sold out of all hand shears.
Date: April 17, 1944
Creator: Schupp, R. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Stansen Corporation to Daniel W. Kempner, November 17, 1950. ] (open access)

[Letter from the Stansen Corporation to Daniel W. Kempner, November 17, 1950. ]

Letter from The Stansen Corporation to Daniel W. Kempner informing him they cannot repair his broken sprinkler as they discontinued that specific model over three years ago.
Date: November 17, 1950
Creator: Stansen Corporation
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Letter from J. B. Fowler to I. H. Kempner, June 17, 1953] (open access)

[Inter-Letter from J. B. Fowler to I. H. Kempner, June 17, 1953]

Inter-office letter from J. B. Fowler to I. H. Kempner discussing filing a suit against A. J. Cooper for a mortgage.
Date: June 17, 1953
Creator: Fowler, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Keyboard for Writing Machines. (open access)

Keyboard for Writing Machines.

Patent for improved keyboards for writing machines "having its keys so arranged that the fingers of the operator may rest upon the keyboard in an easy and natural manner, the keys being so disposed with relation to each other that the fingers of the operator may reach all of them with the least possible strain or exertion" (lines 16-22). This improvement allows the operator to work at maximum speed and efficiency.
Date: April 17, 1917
Creator: Edwards, Alrah B. & Russell, Frank K.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1944]

Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner providing a quote for some different sizes of their Croft lilies and answering his question about whether or not they will have a fall catalogue.
Date: August 17, 1944
Creator: American Bulb Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 17, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 17, 1951]

Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner discussing the itinerary for an upcoming trip for the Railway's directors and their wives. He invites the Kempners to join them for all or part of this trip.
Date: January 17, 1951
Creator: Gurley, Fred G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben H. Wooten to Fred G. Gurley, May 17, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Ben H. Wooten to Fred G. Gurley, May 17, 1951]

Letter from Ben H. Wooten to Fred G. Gurley thanking him for his group's visit to Dallas.
Date: May 17, 1951
Creator: Wooten, Ben H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trombone. (open access)

Trombone.

Patent, including illustration, for "a musical instrument slide and is more particularly designated as a bearing or stocking for a trombone or other similar instruments in which it is desirable to provide a smooth bearing for the slidable part of the instrument" (page 1, lines 9-13).
Date: February 17, 1920
Creator: Ackley, William D.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Evans to Daniel W. Kempner, June 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from F. G. Evans to Daniel W. Kempner, June 17, 1953]

Letter from F. G. Evans to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the necessary equipment needed to use his Shavemaster while in Europe.
Date: June 17, 1953
Creator: Evans, F. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bell & Howell Company, July 17, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bell & Howell Company, July 17, 1939]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bell & Howell Company discussing how Kempner sent in eleven containers of reel to be edited and receive treatment to help in preservation.
Date: July 17, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 17, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady acknowledging the senator's travel to Washington, Chicago, and New York, and mentions a forthcoming payment of $29.55, suggesting that the senator has undercharged on his retainer. The letter also includes a handwritten note detailing expenses related to travel, including an advance, salary, and express charges, with a total cost and clarifications for travel to Austin and Meridian. The top portion of a General Bulletin from the Committee for Economic Development addressed to committee members is also enclosed.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History