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[Fraternity Photo in Austin 1917]

Description: Photograph of a UT Fraternity, Austin 1917 - Wm. Blackshear is marked with an X (front row, second from the left). The group is posing in two rows on a large patio or balcony. The front row is seated on the wall with the back row standing behind.
Date: 1917
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Student gathering on University of Texas at Austin campus before Governor Ferguson protest parade]

Description: Photograph of a group of University of Texas students and supporters gathered on the lawn behind the Old Main Building, as they prepare for a protest march to Governor James E. Ferguson's (Pa Ferguson) capitol office. Many of the group are seated on the lawn or on chairs, and some hold umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun. A caption on the back of the photograph reads "scene in the campus before the student parade, May 28, 1917, Old Main Bg. in the background." The group was protesting … more
Date: May 28, 1917
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Three students of the University of Texas School of Military Aeronautics on the lawn in front of the Old Main building, Austin, Texas]

Description: Photograph of three young men dressed in military uniforms, sitting on the lawn in front of the Old Main building at the University of Texas at Austin. The men have their legs straight out in front of them, showing the soles of thier boots, upon which is written in chalk: "BERLIN OR BUST", a popular patriotic/propaganda phrase during World War I. The man in the middle of the group has his campaign hat on his lap. The men are identified on the back of the photograph, from left to right as: Curry… more
Date: 1917/1919
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Penn Field

Description: Soldiers standing in formation during aviation training at Penn Field during first World War. Penn Field was located in south Austin, bordered by what is now South Congress, Woodward St. and Ben White Blvd.
Date: 1917/1918
Creator: Jordan Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Travis County Election Records: Record of Election Returns 4

Description: Record of returns from county, state, national, special, and constitutional amendment elections dating from April 1917 to April 1926. Returns on county, state, national, and special elections show date of election, type of return, name of each candidate, location and number of each election precinct, number of votes received by each candidate in each precinct, total number of votes received by each candidate, and total election vote count. Returns on constitutional amendments show article and s… more
Date: 1917-04/1926-04
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Travis County Clerk’s Office

Travis County Clerk Records: Transfers 1917

Description: Index to record of lots sold in 1917, including by whom sold, to whom sold, description of lots, block, outlot, division, remarks, date of sale, amount paid, and page where recorded. Arranged by last name of seller.
Date: 1917
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Travis County Clerk’s Office

Aeroplane.

Description: Patent for improved propulsion for airplanes involving propellors in the front and rear of the plane. This aids in regulating air currents to stabilize flight, landing and speed. The patent includes illustrations.
Date: June 12, 1917
Creator: Campbell, John R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tent-Stake.

Description: Patent for a tent stake that is used with a metal guy or rope. The purpose of this tent stake is to secure tents under all weather conditions.
Date: July 31, 1917
Creator: Basnett, Augustus
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Reel

Description: Patent for an improvement in reels. The reel features improvements in how to attach the end of a film strip to the reel for winding.
Date: June 12, 1917
Creator: Allen, Harry Porter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Exhibitor

Description: Patent for device which would allow motorists to display road maps in their vehicle while driving. Would also include a light so maps could be visible at night.
Date: August 14, 1917
Creator: Atkinson, Jackson B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Ceiling-Plate.

Description: Patent for improvements to ceiling plates that allow a ceiling plate through which a pipe passes to remain securely attached to the ceiling (or other surface) even while the pipe expands or contracts.
Date: June 19, 1917
Creator: Donnelly, John R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Newspaper Holder

Description: Patent for a newspaper holder which may be eligible to hold other things, may be easily moved, and is cost-effective.
Date: May 22, 1917
Creator: Richter, Joseph
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Case for Rural-Mail Carriers.

Description: Patent for a device to enable rural mail carriers to efficiently carry and store postal items for sale. The storage unit (device) is water-resistant to protect the items inside from inclement weather while delivering mail.
Date: April 24, 1917
Creator: Campbell, Guy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Travis County Clerk Records: Record of School Districts

Description: Recorded copies of minutes and orders of Travis County school board from August 1917 to July 1955 establishing or redefining school districts, including petitions, field notes, and orders of the board. Shows date of meeting, names of members present, names of parties concerned, map of school district, and orders of the board. Arranged chronologically by date of meeting. Index included.
Date: 1917-08/1955-07
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Travis County Clerk’s Office
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