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[News Clip: Fink Sale]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 18, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 39 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Half-Gallons]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the potential effects of 50-cent gas prices on pumps which maxed out their displays at 49.9 cents.
Date: January 10, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Nostalgic Treasures: Larry Lawrence's Vintage Car Emporium]

Description: Discover a treasure trove of automotive nostalgia at Larry Lawrence's shop on Interstate 30 in Mt. Pleasant. As a self-proclaimed pack-rat, Larry curates a collection of classic cars and parts alongside an impressive array of 1950s memorabilia. Step into this haven of retro delights and immerse yourself in the charm of a bygone era.
Date: August 2003
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Time Capsule of Americana: Larry Lawrence's Vintage Car Emporium]

Description: Step into a time capsule of Americana at Larry Lawrence's shop on Interstate 30 in Mt. Pleasant. This hidden gem is a haven for classic car enthusiasts, offering a mesmerizing collection of vintage cars and parts. Amidst the nostalgic ambiance, Larry's 1950s memorabilia adds a touch of charm and transports visitors back to a bygone era. Explore this unique emporium and indulge in the timeless allure of American automotive history.
Date: August 2003
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Fina Gas Station]

Description: Contact sheet of across the street view of Fina gas station and a school in the left side of photograph. Conversation between worker and customer while filing up gas tank.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Rogers, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Gasolene-Measuring Device.

Description: Patent for gasoline measuring device for improving service stations for patrons to see the amount of gasoline. Air pressure will transfer gasoline from tank into measuring device. Gasoline measuring device will be quickly delivered to patrons.
Date: January 25, 1921
Creator: McKallip, Jonathan C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Liquid-Measuring Device

Description: Patent for a device that determines the amount of liquid (particularly gasoline and oil) that flows from its glass container with the end of facilitating the exchange of goods, including illustrations.
Date: May 25, 1920
Creator: Meredith, John Dewitt
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[People sitting on a wall below a sign]

Description: Photograph of people with bags sitting on a wall below a sign. One person lays across the wall, their legs resting on another person's lap, while a man to their right leans between two seated women. The sign above the group reads "CVP" and sits in front of a swath of grass near a gas station.
Date: unknown
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Mesquite Robbery/MDR]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 28, 1993, 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 44 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Gasolene-Supply-Tank Attachment.

Description: Patent for a gasoline station attachment that monitors the amount of fuel dispersed, dispensing a specific amount of fuel based on coin deposit, and for locking the fueling station.
Date: July 10, 1917
Creator: Malone, Thomas W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Oil Pump

Description: Patent for an oil pump that may be attached to a barrel or container and dispense liquid in predetermined quantities.
Date: May 31, 1921
Creator: Hughes, Stanley R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Liquid Dispensing Apparatus

Description: Patent for dispensing liquid, such as gasoline, to automobile owners without an assistant. The apparatus should not become inoperable after a short period of time, and could be called a self-selling gasoline station.
Date: April 26, 1921
Creator: Miller, Emil B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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