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[Postcard of a Fire Department, Indianapolis, Indiana]

Postcard of a fire department at a station, lined up with (from left to right) a hose wagon, a fire engine, and a hook and ladder. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "This is the only card I have so far been able to [...] the Fire Dept. Should I find more, will send them to you."

Date: June 28, 1909

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Franklin and Myrtis Wedding Day]

Photograph of Franklin and Myrtis Patterson on their wedding day. The couple is sitting in a horse-drawn buggy.

Date: June 24, 1900

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Midwestern State University

Nailless Horseshoe

Patent for horseshoe with extended sides that will bend inward to fit the shape of the horse hoof and that will be secured by screwing on nuts to pre-attached bolts on ears pressed against the hoof. Invention is a light and adjustable shoe that can be put on without the use of nails and can be removed at any time.

Date: June 5, 1906

Creator: King, Alphonse

Item Type: Patent

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Swingletree

Patent for a swingle tree to be used for plows or any kind of vehicle for the purpose of maintaining balance. Illustrations included.

Date: June 22, 1909

Creator: Wheeler, Melley M.