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[Letter from John McGivney to I. H. Kempner, November 16, 1960]

Description: Letter from John McGivney to I. H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of Kempner's November 14th communication. Dr. McGivney praises the concise and accurate report presented by Kempner and suggests that the new Board of Directors be asked to include an appropriation in their budget to cover the cost of the annual Medical Student Membership Get-Together Meeting.
Date: November 16, 1960
Creator: McGivney, John
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Marion J. Levy, January 16, 1953]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Marion J. Levy expressing heartfelt gratitude for a thoughtful birthday gift—a practical book intended to aid memory. He conveys that they will frequently use the book and appreciates the consideration shown by the gift.
Date: January 16, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Tractor and disc harrows]

Description: Photograph of a tractor in a field, hitched to two disc harrows, as viewed from one side. One man is standing on the platform at the rear of the tractor; another is seated on one of the harrows.
Date: March 16, 1918
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

[Letter from Willie Shive Coltzer to D. W. Kempner, December 16, 1954]

Description: Letter from Willie Shive Coltzer to D. W. Kempner thanking Kempner for offering Mr. DePitts a job. Despite the offer, Mr. DePitts' family did not want to leave Alta Loma, and Mr. Hall was not informed to avoid jeopardizing his loan. The letter describes Mr. DePitts' emotional struggles and the family's concerns. Colitzer also mentions a missed appointment at Sears Roebuck and expresses appreciation for Kempner's assistance.
Date: December 16, 1954
Creator: Coltzer, Willie Shive
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Robert du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, March 16, 1950]

Description: Letter from Robert du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's recent letter and informs him that Mr. Santochia is currently traveling and won't return until early April. Santochia's availability from August to October is uncertain. He offers to recommend another trusted chauffeur if Santochia is unavailable and suggests Kempner delay his trip to early fall for a better experience.
Date: March 16, 1950
Creator: Pasquier, Robert du
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Composition For Staining Wood.

Description: Patent for a “paint or stain, which, when applied, will harden on the common woods of commerce, render them durable and smooth, and give them the exact appearance of black walnut” (lines 15-18).
Date: May 16, 1882
Creator: Gloger, Anton F., Jr. & Gloger, Joseph P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Apparatus for Molding Silos and the Like.

Description: Patent for an apparatus of simple structure that allows for the easy adjustment and manipulation of parts. It is "used for molding silos and similar structures from concrete cement material" (lines 10-12).
Date: July 16, 1918
Creator: Atkins, Thomas B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Antiskidding Device

Description: Patent for an anti-skidding device to be used in tires and other traction wheels.
Date: September 16, 1919
Creator: Weatherly, William G. & Weatherly, Edward M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Armor For Pneumatic Tires.

Description: Patent for armor for pneumatic tires to prevent puncturing of the inner inflatable tube. To also provide anti-skidding lugs which connect to the flexible armor embodied in the tire casing.
Date: October 16, 1917
Creator: Chilton, William G. & Hobgood, John H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Air-Pump.

Description: Patent for an air pump improvement that simpler and cheaper to produce. It also provides a description of "the combination and arragement of parts" (lines 14-15), including illustrations.
Date: May 16, 1916
Creator: Runge, Friedrich Albert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Automatic Air-Brake Applier.

Description: Patent for automatic air brake applier to release the air in the train pipe with a resultant application of the brakes upon a car wheel leaving the tracks, including illustration.
Date: December 16, 1913
Creator: Hall, Charles E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Animal-Tread.

Description: Patent for improvements in animal-treads when “animal is placed in the tread, the single or double tree being attached to the arm c’, and thus in addition to his weight he will have his strength to operate the tread. The function of the rope and weight is to keep the traces and tree from under the animal’s feet in case he should slack his speed, and thus prevent his tripping.” (Lines 59-66) Illustration is included.
Date: June 16, 1891
Creator: Bevil, John R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Adjusting Device for Compressing-Rolls.

Description: Patent for adjusting devices for compressing rolls which “employed for compressing into a continuous thin sheet cotton fiber; and the objects in view are to provide a simple and convenient means for binding the rolls in contact, and when so bound to prevent any undesired yielding.” (Lines 10-15) Illustration is included.
Date: June 16, 1891
Creator: Goldthwaite, Joseph G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Bathing-Hat.

Description: Patent for a nearly waterproof hat that will keep the hair dry and protect the face from the sun while being both strong and durable.
Date: January 16, 1906
Creator: Herndon, Florence E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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