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[Airplane and crew of 1st Aero Squadron]
A pilot and a copilot in uniforms and helmets sit in the cockpit of a bi-plane standing in a field. In front of the plane, 8 other soldiers in uniform and a civilian in white shirt and bow tie stand posed facing the camera.The third soldier from the right is resting his arm on part of the airplanes framework, and holding one of the structural supports. In the background are some large tents and two soldiers. "Wright C., SC-16 "Trainer," with Lts. Thomas D. Milling, instructor and Fred Seydel student, Texas City, Texas, May 1913. The 'C" was a larger, heavier version of the 'B', and had fixed vertical stabilizers (Blinkers) in front for additional stability. SC-16 was flown to Houston and back by Lt. Kirtland with Sgt. Idzorek, mechanic, 12 May 1913. It was transferred to San Diego in June 1913, however, a cracked crankcase prevented it from flying. There were no spare 50 h.p. engines, thus preventing his 'C' from joining the rest of hte Wright 'C's.' (USAF Museum photo) - from "1st Aero Squadron in Texas City, Texas" by Douglas E. Edwards in Over The Front, Vol. 13, No. 2, Summer 1998, p. 129, published by the …
Date:
May 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Airplane and crew of 1st Aero Squadron]
Photograph of a pilot and copilot in uniform and helmets sit in the cockpit of a bi-plane sitting in a field. Seven other soldiers in uniform and one civilian man dressed in white shirt and bow tie stand in front of the airplane. Wording on photo front with a line drawn to the pilot (the leftmost person in the cockpit): "Milling".
Date:
May 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]
Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date:
May 30, 1911
Creator:
Maurer
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Gun or Rifle.
Patent for a gun or rifle with a magazine, which quickly and automatically ejects spent cartridges and reloads.
Date:
May 7, 1912
Creator:
Douglas, William M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bicycle
Patent for a bicycle propelled by the front wheel. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 17, 1910
Creator:
Franklin, Robert M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Moving Picture Machine
Patent for a moving picture machine. "One of the objects of the invention is to provide a mechanism consisting of the combination of the combination of magazine and winding reels" (inline 11- 13). Illustrations included.
Date:
May 9, 1911
Creator:
Yanch, Edwin R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Telegraph system
Patent for telegraph system using keyboard operated remotely.
Date:
May 27, 1913
Creator:
Edward, Claude M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Engine
Patent is for a rotary engine. The design of this rotary engine includes an inlet and exhaust that also prevents internal leakage of working fluid under pressure.
Date:
May 8, 1912
Creator:
Bennison, Samuel
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Toy
Patent for a toy particularly adapted for the amusement of small children.
Date:
May 29, 1914
Creator:
Boyle, Frank J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Internal Combusion System
Patent for new and useful Internal-Combustion Engine. Improves the provision of an engine which the cylinder is provided with a semi-spherical upper end, fr the rotatable reception of similar shaped power cylinder carrying shell. Specification of letter patent with illustration. Serial number 789.146
Date:
May 12, 1914
Creator:
Clough, George G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Propellor Pitchometer.
Patent for instruments which measure the pitch of propeller blades.
Date:
May 18, 1915
Creator:
Frank, Lawrence
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 148, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 1912
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
May 16, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Star (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 6, 1915
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 6, 1915
Creator:
Reed, G. Walter
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Star (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 25, Ed. 1 Monday, May 10, 1915
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 10, 1915
Creator:
Reed, G. Walter
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Star (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 18, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 1, 1915
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 1, 1915
Creator:
Reed, G. Walter
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Star (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, May 7, 1915
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 7, 1915
Creator:
Reed, G. Walter
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Star (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 8, 1915
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 8, 1915
Creator:
Reed, G. Walter
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Star (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 21, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 5, 1915
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 5, 1915
Creator:
Reed, G. Walter
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Star (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 20, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 4, 1915
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 4, 1915
Creator:
Reed, G. Walter
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Star (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 19, Ed. 1 Monday, May 3, 1915
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 3, 1915
Creator:
Reed, G. Walter
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
La Stella del Texas (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 18, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 2, 1914
Weekly Italian-language newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 2, 1914
Creator:
Ludovici, Ralph
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
La Stella del Texas (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 20, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 24, 1913
Weekly Italian-language newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 24, 1913
Creator:
Vaiani, Louis
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
La Stella del Texas (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 20, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 16, 1914
Weekly Italian-language newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 16, 1914
Creator:
Ludovici, Ralph
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
La Stella del Texas (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. [19], Ed. 1 Saturday, May 9, 1914
Weekly Italian-language newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 9, 1914
Creator:
Ludovici, Ralph
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History