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Oral History Interview with Elwyn Lee, June 22, 2016

Description: Elwin Lee was born in Virgina and was raised in Third Ward, a historic African American neighborhood in Houston, TX. He talks about segregation in Houston, the vibrancy of Third Ward, and the Texas Southern University "riot." Lee also discusses how he went to Yale Law School and returned to Houston to become the first African American tenured at the University of Houston Law School. After serving as the director of African American Studies for a couple of years and reviving the program, Lee bui… more
Date: June 22, 2016
Duration: 2 hours 18 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Enriquez, Sandra; Rodriguez, Samantha & Lee, Elwyn
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Priscilla Graham, June 22, 2016

Description: Priscilla Graham was born in Georgia in 1968. During her childhood, schools were integrated in Georgia, where she experiences protection from both Black and White teachers. Ms. Graham joined the military where she experiences sexism. She attends TSU where she received her degree in accounting. In Houston, Ms. Graham becomes involved at the YMCA across Harris County, working at several branches. She became the executive director of the Houston Texans YMCA in Sunnyside. Ms. Graham has also been i… more
Date: June 22, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 30 seconds
Creator: Enriquez, Sandra; Rodriguez, Samantha & Graham, Priscilla
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Oral History Interview with Jesse Shead, July 22, 2016

Description: Jesse Shead was born in 1947 in East Austin, a segregated African American neighborhood with thriving businesses. He grew-up going to African American schools, such as Campbell Elementary and Kealing Junior High, and experienced a middle-class lifestyle in his ethnic enclave. Shead went to Anderson High School before its closure and and reopening as an integrate school in 1971. After attending Huston-Tillotson University in Austin for two years, he was employed for the Humble Oil and Refinery C… more
Date: July 22, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Enriquez, Sandra; Rodriguez, Samantha & Shead, Jesse
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Vehicle-Spring

Description: Patent for a vehicle spring that is elliptical, "whereby the upper section... may move longitudinally independent of the lower section of the spring" (lines 18-21).
Date: May 22, 1917
Creator: Plank, Samuel K.
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Jack.

Description: Patent for improvements in jacks used for shipbuilding. The device described is designed to aid in the processes of fastening siding to the ribs of a ship hull by first forcing the boards that form the siding close together so that they can then be secured to the hull's ribs. The improvements this jack provides is the necessary force required to closely align the boards easily and quickly before they are nailed in place. This mechanical device is lightweight, efficient and easy to repair. It ca… more
Date: July 22, 1919
Creator: Singleton, James D.
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Winding Drum.

Description: Patent for a winding drum that will prevent the overlap of the coils during winding, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 22, 1914
Creator: Voigt, Philip H. & Kuehne, Oscar C.
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Indicating Device for Vehicle

Description: Patent for a indicating device for vehicles are for providing a device of the character described designed particularly to be attached to automobiles and other similar vehicles.
Date: May 22, 1917
Creator: Nicholson, Robert M.
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Turning Tool for Bale Band Fasteners.

Description: Patent for "novel construction of turning-tool having simple and efficient means for exerting a powerful leverage upon the turning or winding element of the fastener, whereby all of the slack in the bale-band may be readily taken up and drawn very tight, thus insuring the manipulation of the bale-band fastener in a way to provide for taking up a maximum amount of slack with a minimum movement" (lines 16-25). Includes Illustrations.
Date: January 22, 1901
Creator: Campbell, Douglas M.
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Tractor

Description: Patent for a tractor "of the caterpillar type, having a caterpillar on each side, said caterpillars being independently driven either forwardly or reversely" (lines 11-14).
Date: July 22, 1919
Creator: Fisher, Guy B.
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Tie-Plate.

Description: Patent for Tie-Plate, which is an improvement on rail ties for railroad use. The Tie-Plate is a "single piece of material", providing a "rail supporting surface" (pg. 2, lines 13-17). Ribbing in the plate, allow for adjustable height to support the rails and a seat for the spikes.
Date: April 22, 1913
Creator: Clarke, Marcus S.
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Tool Joint.

Description: Patent for a new tool joint used in rotary drilling to connect the parts of a drill stem. The tool joint is not exclusive to drill stems and may be used in other applications.
Date: March 22, 1921
Creator: Kreiter, Richard F.
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Folding Crate and Coop

Description: Patent for a crate that can be compactly folded and locked together, and may also be used as a coop.
Date: June 22, 1909
Creator: Jennings, Charles E. & Shuptrine, Orlander D.
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Foldable Stool

Description: Patent for a foldable stool "primarily designed for the purpose of attachment to a sewing machine, and which may be collapsed into a compact form and swung into position underneath the top of the machine and out of the way, when not in use" (lines 12-17). It is intended to be used with a desk, table, or other similar furniture.
Date: July 22, 1919
Creator: Hagner, Frederick Hayes
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Penholder.

Description: Patent for a simplified construction of a pen holder which is inexpensive to manufacture. It detachably engages the pen point, prevents rusting and sticking. Releases pen point without user needing to grip, therefore avoiding sullying fingers.
Date: June 22, 1920
Creator: Baldwin, Charles E.
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Mold for Plastic Material

Description: Patent for a mold of the character described in the illustrations, designed for use in cement and concrete constructions. It is specifically well-suited for building boats and ships.
Date: July 22, 1919
Creator: Reynolds, Robert E.
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Oil-Burner

Description: Patent for a new way to spray atomized "oil, or a combination of oil with air or steam, or both air and steam, for the purpose of burning in a furnace" (lines 13-15) allowing for all of the oil to be burned. Enhancements were also made to the mixing chamber, discharge regulator, and ability to disassemble for cleaning and repair.
Date: October 22, 1918
Creator: Humason, Granville A.
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