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[Letter from W. J. Rodgers to D. W. Kempner, May 25, 1954]

Description: Letter from W. J. Rodgers to D. W. Kempner discussing the expiration of their lease on May 31, 1954. Rogers mentions that, after consulting with their Vice President's Office in Chicago, they are considering closing their City Freight and Passenger Office in Galveston. Consequently, they wish to continue the lease on a month-to-month basis at the present rent, with a 30-day notice period for vacating.
Date: May 25, 1954
Creator: Rodgers, W. J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of Medical College Committee, February 25, 1960]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of Medical College Committee inviting committee members, to a meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd, at 10:00 AM. This is the first meeting since the current committee's appointment and is expected to last no more than half an hour. He requests confirmation of attendance via phone to the office secretary.
Date: February 25, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Air Pump.

Description: Patent for improvements in air pumps pertaining to their ability to inflate pneumatic tires.
Date: May 25, 1915
Creator: Messerli, John J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Anal Speculum.

Description: Patent for a new and improved anal speculum. This design is "to so construct the several parts that there will be no rough or raised edges to interfere with its insertion in the anal passage; secondly, to so construct [the] improved speculum that it may be readily used as a bi-valve or dilator; thirdly, to form a locking-joint on the meeting edges of the shells forming the speculum, whereby the sections are prevented from overlapping each other to avoid pinching or injury to the walls of the an… more
Date: March 25, 1890
Creator: Shuford, Quincy Adams
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Angle-Cock.

Description: Patent for "a new and improved angle-cock so constructed that the plug cannot be turned by an unauthorized person without the knowledge of the engineer in charge of the train." (Lines 8-12) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 25, 1896
Creator: Waldron, William J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from Emanuel Celler to I. H. Kempner, January 25, 1962]

Description: Letter from Emanuel Celler to I. H. Kempner expressing regret over not receiving a response to an invitation to join the National Board of Sponsors, highlights the agency's work, and encourages Kempner's active participation and support through membership subscriptions. The names of the committee of national sponsors are also enclosed.
Date: January 25, 1962
Creator: Celler, Emanuel
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Antifriction Clasp.

Description: Patent for a new and improved anti-friction clasp. This design "is to provide means whereby the wear due to the rubbing of inclosed rods or ropes against an inclosing casing may be reduced to a minimum and whereby the central alignment of the rods or ropes with respect to the inclosing casing may be accurately preserved" (lines 11-17). It consists in "a series of friction balls or rollers mounted therein and projecting from the periphery thereof and being divided into sections adapted to be cla… more
Date: October 25, 1892
Creator: Black, William L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Animal-Trap.

Description: Patent for an animal trap meant to trap animals that burrow in the ground, such as prairie dogs. The trap catches the animal when it leaves its den and the animal cannot escape the trap.
Date: April 25, 1893
Creator: Manning, James
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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