COLLECTIONS

Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land

Bells Exhibit Australia Graphic Panel
View of the Australia Graphic Panel displayed at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.

Daybreak at Mopti
A book of Poems written by Thad Box

A Pastoral Democracy: A Study of Pastoralism & Politics Among the Northern Somali of the Horn of Africa by I. M. Lewis
Image of book cover for A Pastoral Democracy: A Study of Pastoralism & Politics Among the Northern Somali of the Horn of Africa by I. M. Lewis

Bells Exhibit Parts of the Bell Graphic Panel
View of the Parts of the Bell Graphic Panel displayed at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.

Bells Exhibit North America Graphic Panel
View of the North America Graphic Panel displayed at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.

Tong Tool (North America Display Case Item)
Tong tool used in North America.

Small Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
View of a small bell used primarily with turkeys. The bell served to protect the fowl from foxes, raccoons, and other predators.

Small Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
View of a small bell used primarily with turkeys. The bell served to protect the fowl from foxes, raccoons, and other predators.

Small Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
View of a small bell used primarily with turkeys. The bell served to protect the fowl from foxes, raccoons, and other predators.

Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 3 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)
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 1 of 6)
View of a small Blum bell and leather collar, used primarily on angora goats in Burnet and Llano County, Texas.

Handmade Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 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.

Handmade Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 1 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.

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.

Medium-Sized Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 3 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)
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 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.

Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 4 of 6)
View of a small Blum bell, usually used for goats. The leather collar indicates this bell was used on larger animals.

Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 of 6)
View of a small Blum bell, usually used for goats. The leather collar indicates this bell was used on larger animals.

Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 5 of 6)
View of a small Blum bell, usually used for goats. The leather collar indicates this bell was used on larger animals.

Coldcutter Tool (North America Display Case Item)
View of a hammer-like chisel implement, also known as a Coldcutter.

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.

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.

Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
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…

Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
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…

Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
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…

Large Moore/Blum Bell (Image 3 of 5)
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…

Large Moore/Blum Bell (Image 4 of 5)
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…