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Patent for a paper file that has "an index board or cover that it can be moved along the transfer wires from one side of the bottom boards to the other, the same as papers and with or without papers attached to it, and so that when brought around on top of the bottom board and interposed papers it will form therewith a book in which the papers or blanks will be retained for the ready reference or for such use as may be required" (lines 24-33). Papers can be punched with a mechanism on the invention so that papers … continued below

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[1], 4 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Slaton, William David July 10, 1894.

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  • Main Title: File or Bill-Book.
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Patent for a paper file that has "an index board or cover that it can be moved along the transfer wires from one side of the bottom boards to the other, the same as papers and with or without papers attached to it, and so that when brought around on top of the bottom board and interposed papers it will form therewith a book in which the papers or blanks will be retained for the ready reference or for such use as may be required" (lines 24-33). Papers can be punched with a mechanism on the invention so that papers can be placed onto the retaining wires.

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[1], 4 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Application filed March 20, 1894. Serial No. 504,475. (No model.)

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Slaton, William David. File or Bill-Book., patent, July 10, 1894; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth173765/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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