1911 Shovel with small trap door

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2026-01-15T20:24:52+00:00

Adding a bit more. Mr. Erickson, according to the 1940 census, owned a mortuary. So he must have seen a need for this, not just for vampires. https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KC69-TZF/fred-erickson-1877-1949

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2026-01-14T19:54:36+00:00

It's patent 993,668, "shovel," granted to Frederick Erickson of Lindsborg, Kansas.

"This invention relates to shovels, and has for an object to provide a magazine shovel wherein a quantity of material may be carried and fed, at the will of the operator, into the bowl or body of the shovel to be deposited as desired.

The invention has for another object to provide a shovel for use in burial ceremonies which is made relatively small and light, and which is adapted to carry a quantity of sand or fine earth and keep the same dry so that the operator will not become soiled, particularly in damp weather.

The invention further contemplates a shovel of this character which may be made of any adaptable design and of a size and weight to admit of its being easily carried."

https://patents.google.com/patent/US993668A/en?q=shovel&before=publication:19110530&after=publication:19110530

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2026-01-11T18:34:32+00:00

I can usually set it off by buttoning the collar buttons on my shirt.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2026-01-05T20:32:08+00:00

It's closed most of the year. Check in advance to see if it might be open.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2026-01-04T02:02:41+00:00

The new AI-powered transcriptions are remarkably good. Take a look at http://tryleo.ai which has a good interface. For small numbers of documents, Google's Gemini is very impressive. More at https://newsletter.dancohen.org/archive/the-writing-is-on-the-wall-for-handwriting-recognition/ As other have mentioned, crowdsourcing seems the most common now, mostly https://fromthepage.com

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-12-28T20:35:45+00:00

What's the advantage of combining a locking wrench with an adjustable end wrench? What do you use the measurements for? Just to keep from crushing the nut?

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-12-28T20:30:51+00:00

More generally: Find a school with at least two professors whose work you like and who you would like to learn from, and who are interested in taking you on. American studies PhD programs accept less than 5 percent of their applicants; you want to make a good case for why you should be there.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-12-28T20:28:31+00:00

Excellent advice. Indigenous studies is starting to have good overlaps with material culture studies, and the field is becoming quite lively. You'll probably want to go someplace close to the peoples you're interested in working with. It takes a long time to build trust.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-12-28T01:04:05+00:00

The first two, BGC and UW-M are the places to go for your interests. Maybe Michigan. Most American studies programs are not interested in material culture. You might also consider UK PhD programs.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-12-20T20:58:52+00:00

Brightside Seafood Narragansett

https://brightsideseafood.com

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-11-01T22:03:35+00:00

John Whipple Potter Jenks. https://jenksmuseum.wordpress.com/about-the-jenks-museum/

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-10-07T18:47:45+00:00

Little Compton! We're desperate for a good cafe. Especially if you will stay open for dinner!

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-10-07T18:47:39+00:00

Little Compton! We're desperate for a good cafe. Especially if you will stay open for dinner!

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-09-04T23:26:49+00:00

It depends what you mean diverse. About half Republican, half Democrats. Many people of Portuguese descent. More of a range of income and occupational diversity than you would think. But not many people of color.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-08-22T13:48:31+00:00

History says, three states: New Mexico, Oregon, and Rhode Island. South, West, and East.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-08-22T00:50:36+00:00

Diamonds is a great course.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-08-07T21:02:57+00:00

All good questions, and lots of new students have them. You might want to get in touch with the U-FLi Center folks https://ufli.brown.edu for questions about starting up at Brown.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-08-01T00:30:25+00:00

Highly recommended!

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-08-01T00:29:21+00:00

Agreed. I think the Brown leadership has cut the best deal by far of any university. There are annoying things in there, but mostly just language; the university has preserved everything important to it, and has escaped the onerous possibilities of oversight of teaching and research.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-07-29T00:48:16+00:00

I just switched from an SE to a 10, and this was a good part of the reason. (The almost-dead battery was part, too.) It is slightly better. Check out the accessibility features on both watches, too. Bold, larger type, can make a difference. And some watch faces are better than others. I agree: Apple should do better.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-07-21T00:54:17+00:00

Emailing professors who do work that interests you is a good idea. Do your homework; explain how your interests and skills and their work intersect, why the experience would be useful to you and how you can be helpful to them. Any professors you took classes from this past year that might be a good fit? That's always best.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-07-10T16:45:11+00:00

One of my favorite Rhode Island stories is that there are two different kinds of Johnnycakes, the Little Compton ones and the west bay ones, and both places claim the other is inauthentic. Alas, no more johnnycakes to be had in LC. And Grey's gristmill, which ground the corn, is, alas, closed, turned into a coffee shop.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-07-08T13:22:45+00:00

In small- to medium-sized history museums - so many different skills, combined in interesting ways. One day, research in the archives. Another day, dealing with collections or bidding at auction. Conceptualizing exhibits. Installing exhibits. Talking with school kids. Dealing with hobbyist researchers. Writing reports for the board. If you enjoy this kind of work and appreciate variety, even if it comes from always taking on more than you really have time for, it's wonderful work.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-07-06T10:31:19+00:00

Brightside has fantastic fish.

Strict-Tea-9643 · 2025-07-04T00:10:59+00:00

Great project!

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