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Traffic signs and signals

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Road signs; Roads--Signs; Roads--Traffic signs; Roadside traffic signs; Traffic control devices; Traffic signaling; Transportation, Automotive--Traffic control

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

Comb patent, 1925

 File — Box 03: Series MSS068:01 [Barcode: 35138008228600], Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS068.01.11
Scope and Contents

A patent for Vetabelle's special comb along wih a diagram of the comb itself as well as a description of function.

Dates: 1925

F. M. Carter records, bulk: 1918-1930

 File — Box 02: Series MSS068:01 [Barcode: 35138008228592], Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS068.01.18
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1918-1930

Family letters, 1922

 File — Box 02: Series MSS049:01 [Barcode: 35138008124494], Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS049:01.34
Scope and Contents The 1922 correspondence consists of business correspondence, advertising, family letters, and financial records. Frederick M. Carter is the primary recipient of business correspondence. As in previous collections, friendly correspondents address F.M. Carter as "Ted" or "Nick." The collection includes multiple mail advertisements for various consumer products and services. Vetabelle Elisabeth Phillips Carter of San Francisco and Litchfield, Lassen County, California, received most...
Dates: 1922

Illuminated highway signal diagram

 Digital Image
Identifier: https://spec.sou.edu/files/original/b5e5f7bf36d84c7218010825c341e645.png
Dates: March 18, 1930

Invention blueprints

 File — Box 03: Series MSS068:01 [Barcode: 35138008228600], Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS068.01.08

Invention diagrams, bulk: 1930-1938

 File — Box 01: Series MSS068:01 [Barcode: 35138008228584], Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS068.01.06
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930-1938

Invention materials

 File — Box 03: Series MSS068:01 [Barcode: 35138008228600], Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS068.01.07
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1911-1930

Legal correspondance, bulk: 1926-1930

 File — Box 01: Series MSS068:01 [Barcode: 35138008228584], Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS068.01.09
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1926-1930

Vetabelle Phillips Carter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-068
Content Description

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

Dates: Majority of material found within 1911-1930

News Articles, 1926-1930

 File — Box 02: Series MSS068:01 [Barcode: 35138008228592], Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS068.01.21
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1926-1930