Women inventors
Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:
Comb patent, 1925
A patent for Vetabelle's special comb along wih a diagram of the comb itself as well as a description of function.
F. M. Carter records, bulk: 1918-1930
Various papers and documents in F. M. Carter's name, including prescriptions, business cards, and other work related materials. Also included are voided checks for Vettabelle, in F. M. Carter's name.
Illuminated highway signal diagram
Invention blueprints
Invention diagrams, bulk: 1930-1938
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.
Invention materials
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.
Legal correspondance, bulk: 1926-1930
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.
Anderson - Phillips family papers
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.
Vetabelle Phillips Carter papers
Papers related to Vetabelle Carter's inventions, particularly a traffic light.
News Articles, 1926-1930
Photocopies of various newspaper articles discussing Vetabelle's inventions and accomplishments over the years as well as honors she has recieved.