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Hoisting Drum

Description: Patent for improvements to hoisting drums for use in drilling oil, gas, and water wells, with the object being "to employ a plurality of hoisting drums upon the same shaft so that the cable may be wound partly on one drum and partly on another" (lines 73-76) such that the danger of cable cutting is decreased and the speed of operation is increased, including illustrations.
Date: May 2, 1922
Creator: Suman, John R. & Gamble, Adrian R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Sash-Fastener

Description: Patent for improving the design so that when it is closed it forms loops for holding the window's curtains, while also being inexpensive and strong.
Date: May 7, 1901
Creator: Durant, George W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from the Benson Floral Company, May 1, 1944]

Description: Letter from the Benson Floral Company informing the recipients that their Cape Jasmine crop will be ready earlier than usual and, as a result, they will have a limited supply ready for Mother's Day. They provide the prices for Class A, B, and X plants and the cost of "50 select buds" and further instructions about how to order.
Date: May 1, 1944
Creator: Benson Floral Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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