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[Hugh Vancel stirring molasses]

Description: Photograph of Reverend Hugh Vancel using a homemade ladle to stir impurities from the top of the boiling sorghum juice as it turns to molasses. There is a crowd gathered behind him observing. Joe Clark's brother, Junebug is seated wearing glasses.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Whittling sop sticks(1)]

Description: Photograph of a young couple as the young man uses a knife to whittle small pieces of sorghum cane into sop sticks. The sop sticks were used to dip and taste the sorghum molasses being made.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Skimming off impurities]

Description: Photograph of a crowd of children gathered around a large metal vat used to boil down sweet sorghum juice into sorghum molasses. The children use shortened pieces of sorghum cane to dip and taste. Two adults use homemade ladles to stir and skim impurities out of the cooking sorghum.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dollie Ellison stirring off impurities]

Description: Photograph of Dolly Ellison using a makeshift ladle to stir off and strain out impurities from the boiling sorghum juice as it is boiled down to sorghum molasses. Seven year old Douglas Clark stands by and watches while others are also visible in the background observing.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Large group gathers to taste molasses]

Description: Photograph of a crowd gathered around a large metal vat of sorghum molasses. The molasses is stirred and skimmed by Mable Evans on the left and Pearl Burns on the right. The crowd dips shortened pieces of sorghum cane called sop sticks in to get a taste of the freshly made molasses.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Mop Holder

Description: Patent for an improved mop holder that will hold the mop head and the handle.
Date: February 18, 1902
Creator: Anderson, Isaac Nerie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Broom-Rack.

Description: Patent for a new suspended broom rack design with increased capacity for holding brooms, including illustrations.
Date: February 12, 1889
Creator: Jones, Wesley C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]

Description: Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
Date: April 25, 1865
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Two Mexican Women Making Tortillas]

Description: Postcard image of two indigenous Mexican women baking tortillas. In this image we see two indigenous Mexican women (perhaps a mother and her daughter) smiling at each other as they are photographed baking tortillas. A stack of tortillas cools off in front of a wooden prep board. Three young boys stand behind the women as they look on and smile. We can assume that the boys are the sons of the woman that they are standing closest to - the woman facing the camera. And the woman not directly f… more
Date: 1914
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Outdoor Cooking Scene in Mexico]

Description: The postcard description reads: 'Typical Scene in Mexico. Wounded Soldier'. An unknown man and an unknown woman, resting in front of a standing railroad car, pose for this fortuitous moment in time. The author of this postcard notes that the man is a wounded Mexican [sic] soldier. The woman is grinding maze into flour as evident in this picture. Some already made bread is seen in front and to the side of the metate. The woman is using a traditional Mexican metate (or mealing stone) to pro… more
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Women - Cooking]

Description: Postcard photograph image of Mexican women. According to the creator of this postcard, the Mexican women are preparing food and cooking. A young girl is also part of this group of women. On the back of the postcard: '(One of many groups of women who follow up the Mexican Army, preparing dinner. Note the pool of filth - the flies don't show.) Will write soon. Very busy just now. Soldiers pay day tomorrow. Hope you are ok, I am. Yours, Walter.' This postcard was mailed to Mrs. Henry Ho… more
Date: September 2, 1912
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Dan Harrison at His Knife Display]

Description: Black and white photograph of Dan Harrison, a knifesmith, standing over the open display cabinet at his booth, which is one of many at the 7th annual Texas Folklife festival. A young boy visiting his booth studies a knife that he is holding in his hands. There are several more knives that rest upon a pelt of fur within the display cabinet.
Date: [1978-08-03..1978-08-06]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Tables and Chairs Readied for Christmas Party]

Description: Photograph of an empty domestic space readied for a Christmas party. Alongside living room furniture, fold-out tables and chairs have been decorated with alternating green and red table covers. On top, utensils, plates, and candles have been formally arranged for the party attendants. Framed art and house plants can be seen around the room.
Date: 197X
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Christmas Place Setting on Long Table]

Description: Photograph of an empty dining room readied for a Christmas party. The table has been set for ten people, with four chairs on each side and one on each corner of the table. A formal place setting has been arranged, which includes glasses, a centerpiece, and silverware, but no plates. On two of the visible walls, curtains have been pulled back to reveal the sheer curtain lining, all of which is under a dark red pelmet.
Date: 197X
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Men and Women Seated at Tables During Christmas Party]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified group of men and women taken candidly while they were in conversation at a Christmas party. They are seated at round tables that have been decorated for the event in red tablecloths. Place settings have also been arranged, which includes utensils, glass cups, and napkins. They men were suits and the women are in formal dresses and haircuts.
Date: 197X
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a Kitchen]

Description: Photograph of a kitchen. There are various pots, pants, and kitchen utensils on the counters. There is a table with two chairs and a cabinet in the corner of the room. On the back is a stamp for Keller's Studio.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Der Kuchen Laden]

Description: Photograph of Der Kuchen Laden, a German cookware store. The sign for the store is between two buildings. Both the stores have miscellaneous items on display in their windows. The building behind the store sign has plants along its front. On the back of the photograph is the name of the store.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society
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[News Clip: Athletic club]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 24, 1980
Duration: 2 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of unidentified guests sitting at dining tables and conference tables]

Description: Photograph of unidentified guests sitting at dining tables and a row of unidentified guests sitting at a conference table. Black and white Photograph taken at a breakfast event with Dallas mayor Jack Evans and members of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. Two waiters are walking around the room. Jack Evans is standing behind the conference table.
Date: May 1982
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of people sitting in dining chairs]

Description: Photograph of right side profiles of people sitting in dining chairs, facing away from the camera, color photograph taken at a breakfast event with Dallas mayor Jack Evans and members of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. On the visible dining table, there is a coffee cup, saucer, and various utensils.
Date: May 1982
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of unidentified people sitting at various dining tables]

Description: Photograph of unidentified people sitting at various dining tables, talking to one another or looking at a menu. Black and white photograph taken at a breakfast event with Dallas mayor Jack Evans and members of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background, there is a television set, a long conference table, and a wall mirror placed on the far right.
Date: May 1982
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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