Carter, Vetabelle Phillips

Photographs and diagrams of the different inventions created by Vetabelle as well as a description of their purpose and how they function. Including her traffic signs and signals and her special comb.

A small cardboard prototype of Vetabelle's traffic light along with a photograph of one of the aspects of the light. Also included is another one of Vetabelle's inventions. A comb that helps to pull more dirt and oil from hair after a shower.

Letters and corespondance between Vetabelle and various other people discussing patent information, final steps she needs to take, and the license agreement for her traffic signals and their use.

The Anderson-Phillips family papers consist of personal correspondence between family members. The letters cover topics such as daily life, mining in Kodiak, Vetabelle Carter's invention, World War I, and the Great Depression.

The correspondence and photographs concern Walter Phillips. The documents include scrapbooks of his school years, photographs and correspondence during his military service in World War One. The materials also document Lena Phillips's trip to France as a Gold Star Mother.

Papers related to Vetabelle Carter's inventions, particularly a traffic light.

Photocopies of various newspaper articles discussing Vetabelle's inventions and accomplishments over the years as well as honors she has recieved.

Various copies of the patents for Vetabelle's different traffic signs and signals.

Prototype of stoplight.

Two copies of Sunset magazine which features an article about Vetabelle and her traffic signal inventions, two copies of the California Journal of Development which talks about the Motor Vehicle Act and the impact it has on drivers. Also included is a letter from Vetabelle to her mother.