Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with two horse-drawn wagons on the left and right. The building is two stories high, with a belfry extending an additional two stories.

From Introduction: "The studies herein reported were begun as a part of researches undertaken by the United States Geological Survey looking to the more efficient utilization of the coal in the United States through the reduction of the waste in its extraction, and were continued as part of further researches having regard to the conversation of the fuel resources of this country and to the lessening of injuries and fatalities in coal mining."

Photograph of Mabel Tompkins training Saw Dust to lie down and sit up at Tompkins Western Attractions Winter Quarters, New Hope, PA, c. 1909.

Report of the Committee on Naval Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5950 to provide for the disposition of pensions due inmates of the Naval Home in Philadelphia. It includes a report of the Navy Department in support of the proposed legislation.

Report of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 1930 to provide for the erection of a public building in Easton, Pennsylvania. It includes a report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the proposed legislation.

Photograph of Mabel Tompkins working out Indian Chief at the Tompkins Western Attractions Winter Quarters, New Hope, PA. Photo by Apeda, New York City, NY, c.1908.

Photograph of training horses at Tompkins Western Attractions, Winter Quarters, New Hope, PA. L to R: Mabel Tompkins with Good Luck, Charles H. Tompkins with Max, Mrs. Turner with Vardius, and Driscol with Saw Dust, c.1908.

Patent for a rubber compound, which is not damaged by oils and therefore usable in bearings. It features asphaltic bitumen rather than paraffin bitumen.

Postcard of the cracked Liberty Bell in a black and white photograph. The note above the bell reads, "Sure do wish you were here with us - With Love - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of the Bryn Mawr Fire Department at their new station, a two-story brick building with a belfry on the left. At the front of the station, there are three garage doors at the base, with a balcony above. The fire fighters are lined up with two horse-drawn wagons outside of their respective garage doors. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "As there is no principal strut here I will send you this. I am at St. David, Pa. These is nothing here but the station and a few houses, no stores. I expect to go down to Atlantic City this week."

Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.

Photograph of Mabel H. Tompkins at Mrs. Turner's home, New Hope, PA, winter 1907-1908.

Report explaining how to successfully manage a farm by example of a small 15-acre farm in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. The farm discussed was owned by Rev. J. D. Detrich, and topics under consideration include soil improvement, systematic management, employees, animal feed, manure, and hay.

Map shows city limits, street names, railroads, parks, cemeteries, and neighborhoods. Scale [ca. 1:46,800].

Postcard of an aerial view of three sections of a city, divided by two branches of a river and connected by bridges. The bottom of the picture describes it as "Partial view of Pittsburgh u.Allegheny, from Washington Heights." Written below by the sender. "Dear Mamie, How are you? Are you glad to get home? Helen." On the back, the address is written as "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."

Photograph of a bronze medal distributed for the 18th Annual Congress SAR Delegates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 1905.

From introduction: This report is a summary of the present knowledge of limestone beds in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz laments the fact that Navy lost again to Army in football and admits he believes his class is cursed. He reports on his standing in his classes for November. He also mentions a desire to be assigned to the Asiatic Station upon graduation. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz laments the fact that Navy lost again to Army in football and admits he believes his class is cursed. He reports on his standing in his classes for November. He also mentions a desire to be assigned to the Asiatic Station upon graduation.

Map shows street names, cemeteries, parks, ferries, railroads, docks, bridges, and public institutions for Philadelphia and adjacent communities; greater detail of downtown Philadelphia on inset. Inset: "Business portion of Philadelphia on enlarged scale." Scale [ca. 1:53,300].

Map shows railroads, counties, county seats, cities and towns; layout of Philadelphia on inset. Inset: "Philadelphia and vicinity." Scale [1:1,690,000].

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz recalls going to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia and the difficulty in trying to meet up with some friends there. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz recalls going to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia and the difficulty in trying to meet up with some friends there.

Patent for improvements in the paper-bag machine (related to author's previous Patent No. 689,441, December 24, 1901) for the purpose of improving the mechanism for forming the primary fold of the bag-bottom in the bag-folding process, including descriptions of the machinery, parts, and illustrations.