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[Letter from John B. Truslow to I. H. Kempner, January 24, 1957]

Description: Letter from John B. Truslow to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's note from January 21st and informs him about the appointment of three new members to the Board of Regents by Governor Shivers. Dr. Truslow mentions that the Senate has not yet confirmed these appointments, but the University has presumed their appointment.
Date: January 24, 1957
Creator: Truslow, John B.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Cotton and Corn Planter.

Description: Patent for a new and improved seed planter. This design "features . . . first, reciprocating forked seed pushers or plungers attached to a sliding frame and operating alternately to deliver the seed through a covered opening in the bottom of the hopper, whence it passes into the furrow; second, an intermittently-rotating shaft arranged in the seed-hopper and provided with spiral or oblique arms for agitating the seed and feeding it toward the discharge opening" (lines 15-24).
Date: January 24, 1882
Creator: Turley, James M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Baling-Press

Description: Patent for improvements in "the class of baling-presses in which the follower is forced upward in the press-box by a lever pivoted or fulcrumed upon the ends of toggle-arms, and having a rope or chain for drawing it into an upright position," (lines 26-31) with illustrations.
Date: May 24, 1887
Creator: Stopple, John Julius
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Baling-Press.

Description: Patent for improvements in baling presses. Consists of improvements over prior patents 1197532 and 1229126. These improvements are primarily for operation of the compressor and also the mechanism for actuating the feeder.
Date: December 24, 1918
Creator: North, George W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Baling-Press.

Description: Patent for Bailing Press including illustrations. The purpose of the bailing press was to improve "the bailing-press especially adapted for bailing cotton, which press is simple in construction, strong and durable, and operates rapidly" ( lines 9-12).
Date: November 24, 1885
Creator: Clark, Frank & Bachman, Joseph A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Baling-Press.

Description: Patent for improvement to cylindrical baling-press for packing cotton, cotton-seed hulls, bran and similar objects into cylindrical bales, including illustrations.
Date: December 24, 1901
Creator: Jones, Isaac Van Zandt
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Combined Rail-Anchor and Tie-Plate

Description: Patent for a combined rail anchor and tie plate. The purpose of the invention is to combine the aforementioned devices to prevent rails from cutting into the ties, overturning, and spreading.
Date: January 24, 1919
Creator: Johnson, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John H. McCray, July 24, 1957]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to John H. McCray discussing the authorization of a tax by the Galveston City Board of Commissioners to contribute $200,000 annually to the Medical School's operations. It emphasizes the need for clear terms and conditions for hospital admissions and treatment, especially for indigent citizens of Galveston. He suggests that the Executive Committee of the Chamber should explore arrangements to limit free medical care to eligible residents.
Date: July 24, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Sally Geelan, April 24, 1957]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Sally Geelan urging support for increasing Galveston's funding for indigent care at John Sealy Hospital from $75,000 to $200,000 annually. He emphasizes the high costs of care, the hospital's economic impact, and the importance of voting for a city charter amendment to enable a supporting tax. Kempner requests Geelan to rally her organization's members to promote the amendment among the community.
Date: April 24, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Ralph W. Myers to I. H. Kempner, October 24, 1960]

Description: Letter from Ralph W. Myers to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's questions about the comparison of indigent care provided for city, county, and nearby county patients. He informs Kempner that the hospital official responsible for analyzing this information has returned from vacation, and the data will be supplied by Mr. Bobbitt, director of hospitals, as soon as possible.
Date: October 24, 1960
Creator: Myers, Ralph W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from K. M. Earle to I. H. Kempner, October 24, 1960]

Description: Letter from K. M. Earle to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that Mr. Bobbitt will prepare and send the requested data promptly. He expresses gratitude for Kempner's interest in the Medical Center and School of Medicine, and mentions it was a pleasure to see him at the Chamber of Commerce dinner for medical students.
Date: October 24, 1960
Creator: Earle, K. M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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