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[After the deer hunt]

Description: In this photograph, there are two trees with at least three dead dear hanging upside-down from the branches. Two of the deer have been split open and an older man in the center of the photograph is cutting the third. Another man, dressed casually, is watching him work. To the far right, there is a covered buggy or wagon that is unhitched and parked. Behind the men, there is a white spotted dog lying on the ground and a white building, presumably a house. In the background there appear to b… more
Date: November 1916
Creator: Fred J. Feldman Co.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

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.
Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

[Two Men Hunting]

Description: Photograph of two men, John B. Caldwell and Horace Moore, hunting. They are seen with rifles near prickly pear cacti. Their car is partially visible in the background.
Date: 1918?
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Trap

Description: Patent for a bird-catching trap that has an entrance that is always open but prevents exit; also includes a device that keeps the bait visible but never attainable
Date: December 23, 1919
Creator: Mayse, Henry F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Trap-Gun.

Description: Patent for a simple, inexpensive gun with a hook and rod mechanism that can be baited such that if an animal tries to remove the bait the gun discharges killing the animal.
Date: June 2, 1914
Creator: Lovelace, Charles D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Trap

Description: Patent for an animal trap. Illustrations included.
Date: March 7, 1911
Creator: Kennedy, William H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Trap.

Description: Patent for a new type of animal trap with a rotating cylinder that projects the animal into the trap itself when depressed.
Date: November 23, 1915
Creator: Webster, Joseph R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Trap

Description: Patent for a trap for catching small animals and insects. Illustrations included.
Date: March 7, 1911
Creator: Lambert, Andrew P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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