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The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000

Description: Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date: 2000
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000

Description: Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date: 2017
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

[Good Notes Certificate to Josephine Bahl]

Description: Good notes certificate presented to Josephine Bahl from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Waco, Texas; according to the certificate she received "630 good notes" during "the 1st and 2nd Sessions." The back of the card has text that says the school was opened from "7-15-1874 - 1946," and is located at "NW corner 8th and Washington."
Date: unknown
Creator: Academy of the Sacred Heart
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

Electric Signal System for Electric Cars

Description: Patent for signal systems for electric railways where wires arranged in connection with the signal lamps at the ends of the blocks and on the cars will be lit to signal caution. There will also be a signal within the car if another moving car in the opposite direction enters the same block.
Date: December 26, 1905
Creator: Adams, Edwin J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Switch and Signal System

Description: Patent for a switch and signal system to be used for railroad signaling and to prevent trains on different tracks from colliding. (lines 12-22)
Date: December 12, 1905
Creator: Adams, Edwin J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Railway Signaling Mechanism

Description: Patent for a railway signaling mechanism. This invention "relates to certain new and useful improvements in electric railway and block signaling in which means are provided for indicating in the engine cab to the engineer the condition of the road ahead" (lines 9-13). Illustrations included.
Date: January 15, 1907
Creator: Adams, Edwin Johnson
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tractor

Description: Patent for an improved tractor where the "propelling force is delivered through traction blocks...(lines 11-12)."
Date: March 22, 1921
Creator: Aerl, Van Vivian
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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