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Show 10 per cent royalty on all cash sales. In 1907, Beckwith patented an automatic temperature regulator, which, in conjunction with an electric thermostat, provided a means to automatically control the heat supply to the desired degree during both day and night. It was equally efficient on furnaces or boilers.51 The device was manufactured by the Jewell Manufacturing Company in Auburn, New York, who advertised it as “The Jewell Controller with Time Clock Attachment.” According to the advertisement, there would be “No shivering or ‘catching cold’ on chilly mornings when the Jewell Control is looking after your comfort.”52 After living in Delta a short time, Beckwith discovered a new fascination—the This photograph of the sun history and culture of local American Indians. emblem petroglyph was taken Customers consistently brought to the bank by Frank Beckwith in Braffet Indian artifacts that they had unearthed while Canyon, near Summit in Iron plowing and working the fields, and Beckwith rapidly developed an anthropologi- County in 1939. cal interest in the study of Indians.53 Over the years, Beckwith amassed an extensive collection of Indian artifacts, which he housed in the Chronicle offices. The artifacts, some of which were eventually returned to their owners, attracted a large number of visitors both locally and from afar, and Beckwith was always happy to share his knowledge. Beckwith also fulfilled a life-long dream when he traveled to New Mexico to visit the Pueblo Indians. He made lantern slides of the photographs he took during the trip and gave lectures about the Pueblo Indians that eventually included information about Millard County Indians as well.54 Inspired by his fascination with Indian artifacts, Beckwith also undertook the study of the petroglyphs in the area, and became an authority on petroglyphs in Utah. He and Charles Kelly traveled all over the state, photographing and attempting to interpret the engravings. With the help of Joseph J. Pickyavit, a Native American who resided in Kanosh and who was known locally as “Indian Joe,” Beckwith attempted to deduce what certain petroglyphs depicted. He published several articles and photographs about 51 Frank A. Beckwith, Automatic Temperature Regulator, patented March 26, 1907, No. 848,280, copy in the possession of Jane Beckwith, Delta, Utah. 52 “70 at 7-” Jewell Manufacturing Company Advertisement, copy in the possession of Jane Beckwith, Delta, Utah. 53 Hunsaker, “A History of the Millard County Chronicle,” 29. 54 Ibid., 67. 181 BECKWITH PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, DELTA CITY LIBRARY FRANK ASAHEL BECKWITH |
