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[Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell, December 17, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell, December 17, 1909]

Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell concerning to freezing weather up in Oklahoma; they look forward to moving once they are able to get out. She is sorry that they will not be able to make it down for Christmas but do look forward to the next time they make it down.
Date: December 17, 1909
Creator: Sorrell, Mittie Pound
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fastening (open access)

Fastening

Patent for fastening. This invention is comprised of a threaded member and a socket that are adapted to a screw. Illustration included.
Date: October 26, 1909
Creator: Percival, Herbert E. & Key, Brewer W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rail Fastening (open access)

Rail Fastening

Patent for rail fastening. This invention is designed to fasten railroad rails and consists spikes, bolts, and a flange. Illustration included.
Date: June 15, 1909
Creator: Percival, Herbert E. & Key, Brewer W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas Showing Rock Island-Frisco Lones and Connections

Map of Texas that is included in the booklet, Texas A Southwest Empire published by the Rock Island-Frisco Lines and Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad in 1909. It shows the Rock Island-Frisco railroad lines and connections in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History