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[News Script: New Top Texas Weather]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the traffic in some portions of Texas has been slowed to a crawl by a heavy fog.
Date: February 15, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, from Coke R. Stevenson, Stevenson Ranch, Junction, Texas, dated January 14, 1948. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated January 2 and for his assurance of friendship and assistance. "No man can succeed politically without a host of good friends who are willing to aid the efforts he puts forth to become acquainted with the voters." Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the knowledge that "so many peo… more
Date: January 14, 1948
Creator: Stevenson, Coke
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. R. Gilliam to Charlie Maisel - October 25, 1942]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Phillips, Texas, from W. R. Gilliam, Post Adjutant, Burt Fleming Post No. 237, American Legion, Junction, Texas, dated October 25, 1942. Gilliam requests from Maisel a list of the 1942 Members of the 5th Division, of the 1943 District Membership Chairmen and of the duties of the Division Membership Chairman.
Date: October 25, 1942
Creator: Gilliam, W. R.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[News Script: Texas Weather New Top]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of turbulent weather which continues along the upper Texas coast while other storms that roamed the Panhandle-Plains during the night are dying down.
Date: August 14, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000

Description: Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, a pilot from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Sieker discusses his grandfather's immigration from Germany. In addition to his stories from his extensive flying career, he also talks about his service in the military during World War II, his various occupations throughout the years, and his work against the screwworm infestation.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Sieker, Robert Edward
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Ross Snodgrass, June 13, 1999

Description: Interview with Ross Snodgrass, ranche rfrom Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Snodgrass discusses his family's move to the area in the mid-1800s, as well as their ranching history. He talks about his own experience as a rancher, raising and training animals, surviving droughts (and anthrax), roping, and more. Mr. Snodgrass also tells stories about the "Whippoorwill" band he and his wife, Clarabelle Snodgrass, started after marrying in 1933. The transcript includes a few comments by his wife.
Date: June 13, 1999
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Snodgrass, Ross
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Warning Strip for Wire Fences.

Description: Patent for a new and improved warning strip for wire fences. This design "relates to warning-strips for wire fences designed as a visible signal to indicate the presence of the fence, and thus prevent cattle from running against the same and tearing themselves on the barbs" (lines 9-13).
Date: August 9, 1887
Creator: Cloud, William Johnston
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Plow.

Description: Patent for an improved plow using frame-bars to secure a clevis at the front end with a plow-blade attached, and the inner sides of the frame-bars carries three plows which can be adjusted to any desired distance when in use; the clevis can be removed and used as a cultivator. Illustration is included.
Date: February 24, 1891
Creator: Eason, Thomas Gay
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

T. C. Johnston, The Druggist

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative design with business name and text reading: "Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, Toilet Articles and Stationery."
Date: 1897
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Owl Ranch, From G. K. Gordon

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, owl illustration, and business name in lithographic print by Maverick Lith. S. A. Tex.
Date: 1892
Partner: Texas General Land Office

J. W. White, Manager of Littlefield & White Pastures

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains cattle illustration and stylized business name with text reading: "Comprising 110,000 Acres in Mason, Kimble and Menard counties"; "Dealer in Steer Cattle." Letterhead includes the names G. W. Littlefield, Austin, Texas; J. W. White, Mason, Texas.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Seals for Vessles Containing Liquids.

Description: Patent for a simple, easily applied, and inexpensive seal for vessels containing liquids. The seal goes over the vessel's stopper and must be partly broken away before removing the seal totally. The seal cannot be replaced once it has been removed.
Date: June 9, 1896
Creator: Patterson, Nicholas C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Gate.

Description: Patent for improvements in gates “which can be readily opened away from the person by simply pulling down upon a lever or cord, and which will then automatically close without any further care or attention.” (Lines 24-28) Illustration is included.
Date: June 9, 1891
Creator: Benson, Joseph Robinson
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Buggy Top Support.

Description: Patent for a new and improved support for buggy-tops. This design "relates to supports for the tops of buggies or other vehicles, and has for its object to provide a simple, inexpensive, effective, and durable device for attachment to the folding braces of the vehicle-tops to prevent the accidental folding of the top when the vehicles are on the road" (lines 7-13).
Date: January 26, 1886
Creator: Finney, James T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Canning Apparatus.

Description: Patent for an apparatus adapted for use in canning operations for steaming and cooking fruit, vegetables, and the like, in the cans.
Date: January 8, 1918
Creator: Mueller, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Antispreading Attachment for Rails.

Description: Patent for the improvement of antispreading attachments for rails. The attachments provide a structure comprising a span tie located between the rails and is adapted to connect with dogs, one dog being connected with each of the rails.
Date: May 4, 1915
Creator: Simpson, Mary E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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