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Texas Nature Observations and Reminiscenses

Description: This book serves as a "treatise on insect and animal life" (p. 4) in and around San Antonio, Texas. It discusses the life patterns and behavior of Texas insects, fish, reptiles and other animals, as well as the hunting practices of the time, all in great detail and with accompanying photographs.
Date: 1913
Creator: Menger, R.
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Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

Nymphaea lutea, "Water Chinkapin"

Description: Still life photograph of Nymphaea lutea, or water chinquapin, arranged in jars, sitting on a table. A pocket knife is on the table. Water chinquapin is an aquatic perennial with large pale yellow flowers and circular leaves. In addition, the fruiting receptacle cradles fruits which resemble seeds. The plant is found in the Coastal Bend Region of Texas.
Date: July 15, 1913
Creator: Mitchell, J. D.
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Partner: Victoria College/University of Houston-Victoria Library

Heidi

Description: Early edition (1913) of the book Heidi written by Johanna Spyri. The cover of the book is covered in a teal blue fabric. The front cover has an oval design made up of yellow and teal flowers and leaves. Inside of the design is the title and the author's name. On the spine are more flower and leaf designs with the title, authors last name, and publisher's name. There is a black stripe above the publisher's name with white writing on it. On an interior page is a full page illustration of three ch… more
Date: 1913
Creator: Spyri, Johanna
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Insect-Trap.

Description: Patent for an insect trap that entraps and kills insects that infest live plants or trees. This trap has a lantern to attract insects; the lantern is mounded in a pan that can be filled with liquid that injures and kills the insects.
Date: October 7, 1913
Creator: Cook, Katherine B.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tree-Heater

Description: Patent for a tree heater for putting under small trees to protect them from cold weather.
Date: March 4, 1913
Creator: Wilson, Luther M.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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