Opening remarks for the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit presented by Thad Box
Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
A lecture presented by Thad Box given on October 28, 2009 at the USU Merrill-Cazier Library to open the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit exhibit
Box, Thadis W.
Utah State University Libraries
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Logan, Utah
Transcript of opening remarks for the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit presented by Thad Box
A lecture presented by Thad Box given on October 28, 2009 at the USU Merrill-Cazier Library to open the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit exhibit.
View of front graphic poster displayed at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010
Barbara Middleton
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 4 of 5)
Bells--India; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a variety of brass bells acquired in Rajasthan, India. These types of bells are often used for decoration of camels, or sometimes horses and elephants. Although evidence of wear and use are visible, the age is unknown.
Unknown
Box, Thadis W.; Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
Rajasthan, India
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 2 of 5)
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 3 of 5)
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 5 of 5)
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 1 of 5)
Side View of Cast Bronze Bells from India, Four Bells Attached with White Rope (Modern Bells Display Case Item)
Bells--India; Bronze Bells--India; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of cast bronze bells from India, typically used to decorate camels and elephants. The bells were new when acquired, and each are stamped 'Bells of Sharana, India '79'
India
Top View of Cast Bronze Bells from India, Four Bells Attached with White Rope (Modern Bells Display Case Item)
Side View of Cast Bronze Bells from India, Five Bells Attached with Red Rope (Modern Bells Display Case Item)
Side View of Cast Bronze Bells from India, Four Bells Attached with Red Rope (Modern Bells Display Case Item)
Obama Presidential Campaign Bell (Modern Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
Side view of a Bevin style bell made and sold for the Obama campaign, 'Yes we can' written on the side. Acquired at the State of Utah Democratic Convention, 2008.
Obama for America
United States
Obama Presidential Campaign Bell (Modern Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
Obama Presidential Campaign Bell (Modern Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
View of a Bevin style bell made and sold for the Obama campaign, 'Yes we can' written on the side. Acquired at the State of Utah Democratic Convention, 2008.
Small Bevin Style Bell (Modern Display Case Item)
Bells
North America
Bells Exhibit Modern Bells Graphic Panel
View of the Modern Bells Panel Graphic displayed at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
Bells--North America; Cowbells--North America; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a large Moore/Blum bell, which pre-dates the Civil War. The triangle fold of the metal on the top, the oval mouth, and two-riveted sides are characteristic of the earliest bells made. Decades of wear and makeshift repairs are visible. The collar is made from several plies of the inner fabric of a discarded conveyor belt.
Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
Thad Box Interview, Session 2: Bells of North America
Bells--Interviews; Bells--History--Interviews
Interview conducted by Barbara Middleton on April 11th 2008 with Thad Box about the bells of North America. This is the second session in a four-part interview.
Middleton, Barbara
Transcript of Thad Box Interview, Session 2: Bells of North America
Transcript of an interview conducted by Barbara Middleton on April 11th 2008 with Thad Box about the bells of North America. This is the second session in a four-part interview.
Coldcutter Tool (North America Display Case Item)
Agriculture--tools
View of a hammer-like chisel implement, also known as a Coldcutter.
Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 5 of 6)
Bells--North America; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a small Blum bell, usually used for goats. The leather collar indicates this bell was used on larger animals.
Texas
Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 of 6)
Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 4 of 6)
Medium-Sized Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
View of a medium-sized Blum bell, its size is appropriate for a horse or large cow. The original clapper has been replaced by a wire and nut. The bell and collar have visible signs of wear and age.
Medium-Sized Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
Medium-Sized Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
Handmade Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
View of a bell from the estate of George Hasty in Burnet, Texas. The bell was handmade by blacksmith Noah Norris of Llano County, Texas.
Norris, Noah
Handmade Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
Handmade Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 1 of 6)
View of a small Blum bell and leather collar, used primarily on angora goats in Burnet and Llano County, Texas.
Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 6 of 6)