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Band Stretcher.

Description: Patent for a new and improved band stretcher. This design "relates to improvements in band-stretchers in which a windlass, crank, and ratchets operate in conjunction with a sliding clamp; and the object of [the] improvement is to provide a device with which the ends of a band may be drawn together and held for the purpose of lacing" (lines 15-21).
Date: February 23, 1886
Creator: Lawrence, Joseph A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Delivery Apparatus for Printing-Presses.

Description: Patent for "an endless band or apron paper-delivery apparatus, for printing presses, which will automaticall take the sheets of paper from the cylinder and deliver them upon the usual table, in an orderly pile" (lines 24-28).
Date: February 21, 1893
Creator: Sandel, Sam D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Free on the Public Square Tonight

Description: Announcement of several events to take place on the public square in Denton, Texas. Mr. R. Taliaferro Jones provided moving picture entertainment. Other attractions included a "Bull Fight" moving picture, "The Pickpocket," and a band performance.
Date: 1904?
Partner: Denton Public Library

Trunk-Strap.

Description: Patent for an "efficient and inexpensive" (lines 13-14) trunk strap, including instructions and illustration. The strap is comprised of adjustable sections, the free ends of which hook into angular plates on the bottom of the trunk.
Date: March 28, 1916
Creator: Hall, James T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

String-Fastener.

Description: Patent for string fastener of a simple construction to fasten a string after it has been arranged around a box, including illustrations.
Date: August 1, 1916
Creator: Hine, Frank B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[North Texas State Teachers College Band]

Description: Photograph of the North Texas State Teachers College Band, seated on stage and posing with their instruments for a group photograph. All the band students are dressed in their uniform, a little boy sitting with his legs hanging off the stage. Photo by Ches E. Carruth.
Date: 1923
Creator: Carruth, Ches E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe band]

Description: Photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe band. This band was played in 1930 at Jamarino in Magnolia Park at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Top row, from left to right: Jose Arazia ; unidentified ; Jesus M. Rodriquez ; Jose Rodriquez ; unidentified ; unidentified ; Isabel Leon ; Aqupito Alvarado ; Jose Hernandez ; unidentified. Bottom row, from left to right: unidentified ; Ramon Paramo ; Ramon Hernandez ; unidentified ; Jose Carmona ; unidentified ; unidentified ; unidentified ; unidentified boy (… more
Date: 1930
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corp at Their 1933 Convention in Chicago

Description: This much-battered picture has obviously been pinned to a cork-board in order for it to be made into a photograph. Enough of the legend at its bottom survives to proclaim that the picture commemorates the attendance of the Drum and Bugle Corps of Mineral Wells' Farris Anderson Post No. 75, at a national convention of the the American Legion, in Chicago, Illinois, on October 2-5, 1933. The photograph was taken, the legend states, compliments of the Majestic Hotel. Please note: The Americ… more
Date: October 1933
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Band Member Larry Glaser]

Description: Photograph of band member Larry Glaser sitting with his hands in his lap. He is wearing a dark long-sleeved uniform with two pockets on the front and glasses. His hands are resting on top of a newspaper.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Band Member with Performance Sign]

Description: Photograph of one of the Army band members standing at the top of some steps by a sign advertising the band's performance. He stands on the left with his hands in the pockets of a dark jacket. He is also wearing a collared undershirt, tie, side cap, crossbody bag and lace up boots. The sign on the right reads "Matinee Today The 76th AGF Band Presents Rollicking Rhythm". Another sign advertising the door times is on the left mostly hidden behind the band member.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Man with U.S. Army Band Truck]

Description: Photograph of a man in uniform in front of a military vehicle for the band. The man is wearing a collared shirt with two pockets on the front, glasses, a tie, belt, pants and dress shoes. To his right is a cover truck that reads "Band ☆ 76" on the front bumper.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Photograph of Harry Choates and Band]

Description: Photograph of Harry Choates and his band performing underneath a neon sign that says "Burger Beer." Harry Choates, to the left, is playing a violin. To the right, Johnnie Ruth Smyrl Manuel in a polka dot dress sings. Three other men are lined up further to the right Joe Manuel playing a banjo, Eddie Pursley on guitar, and EB.D. Williams on a standup bass.
Date: 1947~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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