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[Burkburnett Oil Boom Panorama]

Panoramic view of Burkburnett, Texas during the oil boom. The writing on the fifth photograph reads, "A. Faberberg, 805 Bluff, Wichita Falls, Texas, Nov. 4, '19 (209).

Date: November 4, 1919

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Midwestern State University

Pump-Piston.

Patent for an improved pump piston used to pump oil from deep wells. The main improvement in this piston is that it is less susceptible to damage from sand or sediment by keeping sediment out of the piston valve, thus preventing it from accruing any long term damage that may render the piston irreparable. This design is also capable of fixing any wear due to sand or grit without removing the piston from the well.

Date: May 4, 1920

Creator: Coulson, William J.

Item Type: Patent

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Pipe-Wrench.

Patent for the improvement of the pipe wrench for heavy construction. This invention was made to allow workers to use a variety of parts and arrangements depending on the type of pipe they are working with.

Date: January 4, 1921

Creator: Reed, Clarence E.