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Bit Cleaner

Description: Patent for a device that will clean drill bits used for wells without needing to remove them from the ground. Additional aspects of the patent cover fittings and attachments necessary for better operation of the drill bits and the cleaner.
Date: February 17, 1920
Creator: Robichaux, Sosthene
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Engine Valve Mechanism

Description: Patent for an engine valve mechanism. This invention is a "class of steam engines wherein the cylinder-inlet and exhaust-ports are controlled by separate and distinct values." Illustration included.
Date: September 5, 1905
Creator: Moore, Ezra G. & Moore, Frank T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Pipe-Puller

Description: Patent for improvements in pipe pullers, mechanisms for use with pipe casings for wells and the pulling of pipe and better gripping jaws.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: Robichaux, Sosthene
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fire-Extinguishing Device.

Description: Patent for fire extinguishing devices to "supplying steam to the fluid so that oxygen sufficient to support combustion will not reach the flame" (lines 14-16).
Date: July 6, 1920
Creator: Byrd, Williman Harvey
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Oral History Interview with Itasco Sampson Wilson, January 16, 2001

Description: Interview with Itasco Sampson Wilson, teacher and pianist from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Wilson talks about coming to Kerrville to teach at the "Kerrville Colored School," life for African-Americans in the area, the African-American community, and her personal life.
Date: January 16, 2001
Creator: Bacon, Dan; Bethel, Ann & Wilson, Itasco Sampson
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Estate Transfer from Benjamin H. Bassett to Mrs. M. E. Sayles]

Description: Document in which Benjamin H. Basset is transferring the estate rights of his deceased father, B. H. Bassett unto Mrs. M. E. Sayles, based on a a previously made land deed between the deceased Bassett and the deceased John Sayles. A handwritten notarization and certification of filing are both attached to the document.
Date: June 12, 1901
Creator: Bassett, Benjamin H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Pipe-Puller.

Description: Patent for improvements in pipe pullers that grips the pipe and cuts the same time it is pulled.
Date: June 20, 1920
Creator: Robichaux, Sosthene & Paggi, Charles
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Animal-Tread.

Description: Patent for improvements in animal-treads when “animal is placed in the tread, the single or double tree being attached to the arm c’, and thus in addition to his weight he will have his strength to operate the tread. The function of the rope and weight is to keep the traces and tree from under the animal’s feet in case he should slack his speed, and thus prevent his tripping.” (Lines 59-66) Illustration is included.
Date: June 16, 1891
Creator: Bevil, John R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Log-Turner

Description: Patent for "that class of log-turners which is operated by power, and has for its object to provide a device that will be quick and positive in its operation" (lines 39-42).
Date: May 10, 1887
Creator: Ferris, Henry Murry & Gallon, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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