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Device for Clearing Waste-Pipes.

Patent for a device for clearing clogged waste pipes, which attaches to an air pump.

Date: July 19, 1910

Creator: Somerville, Robert A.

Item Type: Patent

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Rattlesnake Pet]

The postcard caption reads: 'A Camp Pet' The 'Camp' being referenced in this postcard is Camp Stewart in El Paso, Texas. And the 'pet' in this photo is most likely a baby Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Note that there are two small snakes in this photograph event. Camp Stewart existed in El Paso, Texas, ca. 1916/1917. Camp Stewart was a temporary U.S. Army Camp that was specifically established by General John Joseph Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), near present day Fort B… more

Date: 1916/1917

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: El Paso Public Library

Texas Nature Observations and Reminiscenses

This book serves as a "treatise on insect and animal life" (p. 4) in and around San Antonio, Texas. It discusses the life patterns and behavior of Texas insects, fish, reptiles and other animals, as well as the hunting practices of the time, all in great detail and with accompanying photographs.

Date: 1913

Creator: Menger, R.

Item Type: Book

Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries