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Improvement in Policemen's Batons.
Patent for an improved policemen's baton made of flexible material, such as india-rubber or gutta-percha, and sometimes an interior metal stem. Using a flexible material makes the baton elastic enough so that no serious injury can be caused, yet it is still effective. Illustration included.
Date:
October 14, 1873
Creator:
Beery, Simon & McDonald, John W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Harris K. Weston, July 6, 1956]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Harris K. Weston informing about enclosing audit verification documents and requesting to return after signing.
Date:
July 6, 1956
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. Sara K. Weston, July 6, 1956]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. Sara K. Weston informing about enclosing audit verification documents and requesting to return after signing.
Date:
July 6, 1956
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1946]
Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing an ad placed in Sugar and becoming associated with the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
May 31, 1946
Creator:
Bohannan, C. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The New World, 1992]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. F. Curtis to C. C. Cox, June 14, 1911]
Letter from A. F. Curtis to C. C. Cox about obtaining specifics on the location of a plot of land in the E. B. Jackson Survey of east Texas. Envelope is included.
Date:
June 14, 1911
Creator:
Curtis, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in County Jail]
Photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Imperial Crown, Volume 1, Number 12, December 1953
Monthly newsletters for employees of The Imperial Sugar Company containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
December 1953
Creator:
Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: New--Poll]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. This story aired at 10 P.M.
Date:
October 28, 1992
Creator:
KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986]
Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP about Helen Schaefer, people she met, Barbara Heinrich, the upcoming meeting in Sweetwater, and other WASP. On the front is a photograph of a group of WASP and a note about Dora Dougherty and Didi Moorman.
Date:
April 5, 1986
Creator:
Keefe, Lyda Dunham
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check to Time Magazine for $7.50]
Check written by D. W. Kempner through The United States National Bank of Galveston to Time Magazine for $7.50.
Date:
May 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check to Time Magazine for $10.00]
Check written by D. W. Kempner through The United States National Bank of Galveston to Time Magazine for $10.00.
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to David F. Weston, November 17, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about cancelling Ike's trip to Pecos and suggesting to invite Wilson and Dan to Galveston.
Date:
November 17, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, February 22, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting information on dog food and swiss cheese.
Date:
February 22, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. E. P. McGuire, February 25, 1953]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. Perkins McGuire discussing Herb's recovery from lung surgery after a growth was found on an x-ray.
Date:
February 25, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dillon Anderson, January 19, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dillon Anderson introducing Alex Frieder to the Philippines. He talks about how Alex is a native of Cincinnati and was friends with the President for a really long time. So, he'd know the Philippine situation much better.
Date:
January 19, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, August 8, 1949]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting for their travel plan in order to inform proper people.
Date:
August 8, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Beverly Harris of The Houston Post - February 29, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Miss Beverly Harris discussing an inquiry by The Houston Post about the life of his mother and her family in the 1870's. He describes how his mother and father met and the economic and historical context in Galveston and Cincinnati at the time. Additionally he discusses his grandmother and details of what her life was like.
Date:
February 29, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, April 19, 1960]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about his flight journey, Imperial Sugar Company and Venetian estates.
Date:
April 19, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, December 15, 1959]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about a bygone dastardly report and whereabouts of family members.
Date:
December 15, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, February 2, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about a letter from Texas Imperial Company regarding no gain or loss as a result of merger or stock exchange.
Date:
February 2, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, December 20, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing about separation of Sugarland Industries from Foster properties and requesting for his opinions or suggestions.
Date:
December 20, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History