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Single Well Cylinder (open access)

Single Well Cylinder

Patent for a single well cylinder pump intended to provide more efficient use in a deep well. This cylinder is distinct for its incorporation of a "inwardly opening valve controlling the passage of fluid into an inner cylinder" (p.2, lines 34-37)
Date: December 15, 1914
Creator: Ligon, Arthur Lee
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Areal Geology: Van Horn Quadrangle

This areal map shows the topography, contour elevations, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found in the Van Horn Texas quadrangle region. The map contains a legend that represents with line patterns the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date: January 1914
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geologic Atlas of the United States: Van Horn Folio, Texas (open access)

Geologic Atlas of the United States: Van Horn Folio, Texas

This atlas contains three colored maps and aereal views from the regions around the Van Horn, Texas quadrangle including topography, and structure sections of the territory comprising El Paso County and Culberson County. The illustrated text of the atlas discusses the geological elevation of the area, provides in-depth breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals as well as the economic geology of the region, precious metals and minerals.
Date: 1914
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Structure Sections: Texas Van Horn Quadrangle

This structure map shows the topography, altitude above sea level, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found around the quadrangle region of Van Horn Texas. The map contains a legend that uses colors and line patterns to represent the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date: January 1914
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library

Baseball Game 1914

Photograph of baseball game. Photograph of baseball game in Van Horn, TX with Turtleback and Six Mile mountains in background, August 27, 1914
Date: August 27, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jim and Clara Bean

Photograph of couple and horse-drawn carriage. Photograph of Jim and Clara Bean with horse-drawn carriage, possibly on their wedding day in 1914.
Date: 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mrs. and Mrs. Ed Ray

Photograph of couple. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ray of Van Horn, TX. 1014
Date: 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History