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[Note Written on John C. Moore Corporation Receipt]

Description: Note written on a receipt from the John C. Moore Corporation, addressed to Henry Sayles. The back of the receipt has "Henry Sayles" written on it. The front of the receipt reads, "Father, Please send C [K] for 250 40 to cover your port [okeep] balance. H. S. Jr." A shorter note is written in purple ink, "also paid [dineel] [..] 2010 8 [..] 1400."
Date: December 15, 1903
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5631

Description: Pictorial pattern 5631 to make a misses' dress with "cowboy collar," front closure, one-piece construction, natural waistline, and ankle length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907/1915
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5453

Description: Pictorial pattern 5453 to make an empire-waisted nightgown with high neckline, short sleeves, and bust detail, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5369

Description: Pictorial pattern 5369 to make a misses' skirt with high waistline, darts and drape at waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5616

Description: Pictorial pattern 5616 to make a ladies' dress with ankle length, bloused bodice, high natural waistline, and unlined construction, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907/1915
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Letter from Charles S. Fairchild to Holders of the Bonds of the City of Galveston, Texas, June 1902]

Description: Letter from Charles S. Fairchild to Holders of the Bonds of the City of Galveston discussing the City's willingness and ability to interest on its bonded debt, argument and statements from representatives of the Galveston Commission was requested by the Bondholders' Committee to be writing, which is included.
Date: June 1902
Creator: Fairchild, Charles S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5556

Description: Pictorial pattern 5556 to make a shirtwaist blouse with surplice bodice, trimmed neckline, and bloused silhouette, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5607

Description: Pictorial pattern 5607 to make a one-piece dress with high neckline, one-piece sleeves, and braided detail at bust, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907/1915
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commisioners to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue, May 12, 1902]

Description: Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commissioner to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue discussing authorization from the commissioners for Kempner to travel to New York in regards representing the bond-holders of Galveston City Bonds payment of interest on bonds.
Date: May 12, 1902
Creator: Austin, William T.; Lange, H. C.; Norman, A. P. & Austin, V. E.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Jack.

Description: Patent for a jack for lifting heavy loads on railroads, which has an automatic steady movement of the load up and down without adjusting the jack settings.
Date: August 6, 1907
Creator: Blake, David Alexander & Blake, Charles William
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Pyrotechnic Device.

Description: Patent for a firework called a crazy cracker, which prevents accidental ignition from friction by covering the firework in a wood pulp covering.
Date: November 3, 1908
Creator: Graber, Charles F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Needle for Graphophones and the Like.

Description: Patent for a gramophone needle that produces better sound due to allowing for vibrations and can be used longer by producing a a sharpened point on one side while playing that can be used the next time by turning over the needle.
Date: April 9, 1907
Creator: Petmecky, Fred
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Opera-Chair.

Description: Patent for opera chairs that can be used in audience halls. It is mentioned as seats that are rotatable with foldable arms providing enough space for the exit.
Date: November 25, 1902
Creator: Wilkinson, John A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date: June 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, July 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on his second summer cruise and is writing from aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1). He mentions liberty in New York City and visiting his aunt Josie as well as Coney Island where he enjoyed several rides. He also mentions some of his experiences aboard the ship. Nimitz also recounts that he has heard of the death of his grandfather Henke.
Date: 1903-07~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 23, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Chesapeake, summarizes his experiences while on the cruise. In his log, Nimitz describes the various drills in which he participated and the movements of the ship. He mentions some folks got seasick during heavy weather, but that he did not.
Date: June 23, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date: June 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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