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Map of valley of Red River in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas between meridian 96°30′ and 98° west longitude: From topographic maps of the U.S. Geological Survey

Description: Map of the border between Oklahoma and Texas, showing the Red River in portions of Montague and Cooke Counties, Texas, and Love County, Oklahoma. Shows flood plains (green), cut banks (dark brown lines), and sandy beaches (tan) along the river. The map also includes creeks, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:63,360] (1 mile to the inch).
Date: 1920
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Page 28 of Byrd Williams Jr. scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook page featuring 5 photos. Pictured on the top left is Byrd Williams Jr.'s horse, Dan. The photo on the top right is the original Cooke County courthouse in Gainesville, Texas, c.1904. The bottom photos feature a man pulling a lever near a train track, a river scene, and an unknown young boy.
Date: 1902/1908
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Train Signaling System

Description: Patent for trains that use an alarm system that alerts the engineer if there is an issue with the automatic air-brakes in any of the train cars. This alarm system allows for users in any car to alert the engineer and does not diminish the effectiveness of the air brake system.
Date: June 12, 1906
Creator: Gerard, Joseph
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Railway Joint

Description: Patent for a railway joint. This invention consists "of a rail joint which is provided with a novel locking means whereby the fish plates will be held in engagement with the meeting ends of a pair of rails preventing any undesired disconnection of the latter" (lines 12-16). Illustrations included.
Date: February 11, 1913
Creator: Cole, Henry J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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