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Cotton-Valve.
Patent for improvements in cotton-valve by providing a valve which may be used in connection with an elevator that carrying the cotton to the gins; to have two batteries or divisions, so that one division may be cut out while the other is in operation. (Lines 10-15) Illustration is included.
Date:
October 2, 1900
Creator:
Williams, George W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rev. John R. Nelson, May 2nd, 1904]
Letter from Rev. John R. Nelson, written during the Texas Missionary Conference of 1904. A sketch of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church appears at the top of the letter.
Date:
May 2, 1904
Creator:
Nelson, Rev. John R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905]
Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing Bryan acquire a train pass for a trip Kirk is taking.
Date:
February 2, 1905
Creator:
Kirk, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Envelop Fastener
Patent for an envelop fastener. Illustration included.
Date:
May 2, 1905
Creator:
Albea, Mary
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baling-Press
Patent for improving the baling press in which a rectangular bale of hay is formed. Compared to the traditional press the lever movement is circular and continuous.
Date:
January 2, 1906
Creator:
White, Edgar Lee
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas, October 2, 1907]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas with an illustration of a man and a woman sitting on a crescent moon with the title "Spooning in the Moon," the second illustration shows the man falling off the moon and the woman is holding on to his leg. The note on the reverse side of the card is written in black ink and says: "Say little girl be carefull [sic] how you treat Harry..."
Date:
October 2, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Frozen City Hall Fountain in Waco]
Postcard of the frozen city hall fountain in Waco, Texas. In the background are multiple business.
Date:
October 2, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Man Being Chased by Four Women, December 2, 1907]
Postcard showing a man with a hat and mustache being chased by four different women; under the man is the name "Harry" and the women have names written over their heads: "Gussie, Nines, Mamie, May."
Date:
December 2, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Medicating and Massaging Appliance
Patent for a medicating and massaging appliance. This invention is intended for use in application with the eyes, ears, etc. Illustration included.
Date:
June 2, 1908
Creator:
Robison, Henry
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing the East End of the Galveston Sea Wall]
Postcard with a tinted photograph of the "East End of Sea Wall, Galveston, Texas." The photograph shows the elevated city behind the wall with red rocks on the beach; the note on the back of the card reads: "You [should] be here with with us, we are having a jolly good time. Hope to see you both soon."
Date:
August 2, 1908
Creator:
McClelland, Billy
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Date:
May 2, 1909
Creator:
Webb, S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History