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Garment-Supporter.
Patent for a new garment-supporter, designed "to provide a simple, inexpensive, and efficient device adapted to support the hose and lower garments from the shoulders and capable of permitting perfect freedom of movement of every part of the body without chafing the same" (lines 12-17), which includes illustrations and instructions.
Date:
August 8, 1905
Creator:
Duckworth, Mary Eliza
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Aug-Sep. 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz provides his opinion on the Russian navy. He also mentions the prospect of going to China and being able to visit various cities there. He anticipates staying aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) until the next summer when new passed midshipmen arrive to fill posts and he is moved to a smaller ship. Nimitz mentions fishing for sharks in Manila Bay and recalls all the various pets aboard the ship. Nimitz also mentions that the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) was bringing John Paul Jones back to the USA from France.
Date:
1905-08-31/1905-09-24
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portable Dressing-Cabinet.
Invention for a portable structure to be used as a dressing-cabinet that is easy to set up and take down, light enough to move on rollers, conveniently accessible, and containing mirrors and folding shelves.
Date:
August 29, 1905
Creator:
Mistrot, Felix Emile
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ore Concentrator
Patent for an ore concentrator. Illustration included.
Date:
August 29, 1905
Creator:
Journeay, William Orsborne
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Excerpt from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 1905]
Transcription of an excerpt of a handwritten letter by Chester Nimitz. Nimitz describes arriving in Manila to greet the Taft Party. He describes the work he has been assigned to do as torpedo and mine officer. He mentions drills and practice aboard ship.
Date:
1905-08~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dry Concentrating Table
Patent for dry concentrating table. "This invention relates to a dry concentrating table, and particularly to a construction by which a riffled table is adapted for use in dry concentration." Illustrations included.
Date:
August 15, 1905
Creator:
Sutton, Henry M.; Steele, Walter L. & Steele, Edwin G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 1905]
Excerpt of a handwritten letter by Chester Nimitz. Nimitz describes arriving in Manila to greet the Taft Party. He describes the work he has been assigned to do as torpedo and mine officer. He mentions drills and practice aboard ship.
Date:
1905-08~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Aug-Sep. 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz provides his opinion on the Russian navy. He also mentions the prospect of going to China and being able to visit various cities there. He anticipates staying aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) until the next summer when new passed midshipmen arrive to fill posts and he is moved to a smaller ship. Nimitz mentions fishing for sharks in Manila Bay and recalls all the various pets aboard the ship. Nimitz also mentions that the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) was bringing John Paul Jones back to the USA from France. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.
Date:
1905-08-31/1905-09-24
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Picking Machine
Patent for a cotton picking machine. Illustration included.
Date:
August 8, 1905
Creator:
Haring, Peter Paul
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Picking Machine
Patent for a cotton picking machine. Illustration included.
Date:
August 8, 1905
Creator:
Haring, Peter Paul
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History