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[Letter from H. W. Paley to I. H. Kempner, June 9, 1955]

Description: Letter from H. W. Paley to I. H. Kempner confirming the approval of a $40,000 request for the Medical Research Foundation of Texas, Inc. It includes an itemized budget and instructs making the check payable to Dr. Paley. The funds will be managed as a restricted fund, used only with Dr. Paley's authorization. Dr. Paley expresses gratitude for the support and requests the return of approved copies of the enclosures.
Date: June 9, 1955
Creator: Paley, H. W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers, June 2, 1952]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers suggesting appointing a Galvestonian to the Board of Regents to enhance the Medical School's representation and interests. The letter is not an endorsement of any specific individual but emphasizes the benefits of such an appointment for the institution. He also invites Governor Shivers and his wife to a luncheon during their upcoming visit to Galveston, offering an informal setting to discuss relevant issues.
Date: June 2, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Bale-Tie Opener.

Description: Patent for "a simple and durable device by means of which the buckles or securing devices on cotton-bale ties or bands may be readily opened and the band removed from the bale without destroying the buckle or the band, so that they may be again used." (Lines 11-16) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 1, 1897
Creator: Gaskill, Clinton R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Cattle Guard

Description: Patent for a cattle guard. "This invention is a cattle guard having transverse drainage conduits with overhanging plates and so proportioned that the foot of an animal will be projected into the conduit" (lines 13-17). Illustration included.
Date: June 26, 1906
Creator: Lee, Jacob Martin
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Check-Row Attachment for Corn-Planters

Description: Patent for "an improved check-row attachment for corn-planting machines, the object of my invention being to provide an efficient mechanism for actuating the seed-dropping mechanism of the corn-planter and which my be operated by the feet of the driver or by a check-wire in such manner as to cause the seeds to be planted in check-rows." (lines 8-15) including illustrations.
Date: June 9, 1903
Creator: Agee, George S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Compress and Packer

Description: Patent for a device that provides improvements in machines for compressing, packing, and baling cotton, hay, straw, and the like; and the object is to provide a machine of this character operating automatically to form the bat as the material is received from the gin or condenser and folding the bat back and forth in even layers in the press, forming a complete and symmetrical bale (lines 9-17) Illustrations are included.
Date: June 10, 1902
Creator: Griffin, John B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Corn-Popper

Description: Patent for a corn popper used for popping corn and general cooking. Illustrations included.
Date: June 25, 1907
Creator: Young, G. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Apparatus for Making Cotton-Bales.

Description: Patent for improvement in apparatus for making cotton-bales from continuous sheets or bats by “employing only a single press and which permits the ginning and bat-forming devices to be operated continuously which accumulated the cotton in light and fleecy condition during the covering and removal of the bales, which feeds the cotton from the accumulator to the baling apparatus whenever this is desired.” (Lines 68-75) Illustration is included.
Date: June 18, 1901
Creator: Anderson, William E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Cleaning Apparatus.

Description: Patent for a cleaning apparatus, which cleans objects by blasting air across them and has an air cleaning system for use after the cleaning is done.
Date: June 1, 1909
Creator: Mayo, William C. & Houlehan, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John B. Truslow, June 19, 1957]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to John B. Truslow detailing plans for a luncheon on June 21st with various dignitaries and members of the Board of Regents. It lists attendees, including university officials and medical committee members, and requests Dr. Truslow’s assistance in advising these individuals and arranging seating. He emphasizes the importance of the luncheon, outlines seating arrangements, and seeks coordination from Dr. Truslow, Mr. McCray, and Mr. Tompkins for a successful event with … more
Date: June 19, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from John B. Truslow to I. H. Kempner, June 17, 1957]

Description: Letter from John B. Truslow to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's $15,000 pledge for a Student Activities Building, initially set to start by June 1957. Due to other campus projects, including new student meeting spaces, the building has been delayed. Truslow requests extending Kempner's pledge deadline by two years to accommodate a comprehensive campus plan.
Date: June 17, 1957
Creator: Truslow, John B.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Aeroplane.

Description: Patent for improved propulsion for airplanes involving propellors in the front and rear of the plane. This aids in regulating air currents to stabilize flight, landing and speed. The patent includes illustrations.
Date: June 12, 1917
Creator: Campbell, John R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Animal-Trap

Description: Patent for improvements in animal traps, in particular mouse and rat traps. Illustrations included.
Date: June 19, 1917
Creator: Stockburger, Charles. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Animal Trap.

Description: Patent for an improved and simplified trap where "a large number of rats can be caught in succession before the trap has to be emptied, as the trap door arrangement is automatic in regard to resetting" (lines 20-24).
Date: June 23, 1914
Creator: Willard, Thomas A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Bale-Tie.

Description: Patent for bale ties that "have the securing members permanently connected" (lines 12-13) and do not have projecting ends that could damage cotton bales or other fibrous materials.
Date: June 9, 1914
Creator: McFarland, Frank H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, June 6, 1950]

Description: Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing the inclusion of Kempner's International Driving License and a French Driving License, which is valid perpetually. He also requests Kempner to sign and return three applications for a Carnet de Passages, European Insurance, and a Customs Bond. The letter also details efforts to ascertain the cost of hiring a chauffeur in France, mentioning correspondence with French organizations and providing insights into chauffeur rates and qualificatio… more
Date: June 6, 1950
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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