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Windmill-Regulator

Description: Patent for "improvements in windmill-regulators of that class distinguished by the provision of a movable bucket connected to the regulating-cable of a windmill and communicating with the tank or reservoir supplied by the mill to cause the depression of the bucket for the purpose of throwing the mill out of gear or out of the wind. . .when the level of water in the tank has reached a predetermined point" (lines 8-18).
Date: March 5, 1901
Creator: Stein, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Windmill

Description: Patent for "a mill equipped with an automatic governor for regulating the speed of the windmill and for preventing injury to the apparatus by throwing the blades of the wheel into or out of the wind in a manner to secure the most effective operation of the device at all times" (lines 9-15).
Date: May 14, 1901
Creator: Stein, John
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Water-Tank.

Description: Patent for improved water-tank of which will provide a construction to prevent leakage, bruising, and warping of the wood and in which water will be kept cool and clean.
Date: July 30, 1901
Creator: Evans, Edwin Fousiiee
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Shaft and Pulley Collar.

Description: Patent for a collar for pulleys and shafts with set-screws that protects the set-screws from damage or harming people working with the systems.
Date: May 14, 1907
Creator: Beal, Ephaphras Lee
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fredricksburg 1902 Sheet 1

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Fredricksburg in Gillespie County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1902
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Fredricksburg 1902 Sheet 2

Description: Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Fredricksburg in Gillespie County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1902
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Photograph of Robert Striegler's House]

Description: Photograph of Robert Striegler's house on the main street in Fredericksburg, Texas. The view is of the front of the house. The building is two stories, made of stones, and the porch and balcony have railings. On the back is written: "Jabberwocky Antiques, 310 East Main St., Robt. Striegler House 1905."
Date: 1905
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Freda's Gift Shop]

Description: Photograph of Freda's gift shop in Fredericksburg, Texas. The building is two stories and has two entrances. The items in the store windows appear to be an assortment of items with curtains behind them. On the back of the photograph is the name and address of the building.
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Freda's Gift Shop]

Description: Photograph of Freda's gift shop in Fredericksburg, Texas. The building is two stories and has two entrances. The items in the store windows appear to be an assortment of items with curtains behind them. On the back of the photograph is the name and address of the building.
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of the August Itz Building]

Description: Photograph of the August Itz building in Fredericksburg, Texas. The building is two stories and has a balcony. In the windows on the first floor, images can be seen on display. To the right of the building is a stone fence. In the background are trees. On the back of the photograph is the name of the building, its address, and the words "Beckendorf Gallery."
Date: 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Freda's Gift Shop]

Description: Negative of Freda's gift shop in Fredericksburg, Texas. The building is two stories and has two entrances. The items in the store windows appear to be an assortment of items with curtains behind them. Beside the gift shop are two other stores.
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of the August Itz Building]

Description: Photograph of the August Itz building in Fredericksburg, Texas. The building is two stories and has a balcony. In the windows on the first floor, images can be seen on display. To the right of the building is a stone fence. In the background are trees. The family lived upstairs, and the business was downstairs. On the back of the photograph is the name of the building, its address, and the words "Beckendorf Gallery."
Date: 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Nimitz Hotel, Fredericksburg]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of the Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg. Several Ford cars are parked in front of the building. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads: "One of these Fords could very well be on I traveled in while with the U.S. Rubber Co. I often stopped at the old Hotel, long long ago. [illegible signature]."
Date: [1900..1925]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 18, 1900]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his decision to try for appointment to either Annapolis or West Point. He also indicated he will study geometry that summer with John Toland as tutor. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: April 18, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 18, 1900]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his decision to try for appointment to either Annapolis or West Point. He also indicated he will study geometry that summer with John Toland as tutor.
Date: April 18, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit. This letter is on St. Charles Hotel stationery.
Date: September 8, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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