Office Supply: RITE-LINE Paper holder

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2011.12.6 Collection of the National Law Enforcement Museum, Washington, D.C.

What we know:

• This item belonged to Rita Trombly Manning when she worked for the FBI from the 1940s to 1970s.
  
  
• We know Ms. Trombly worked as a stenographer, someone who takes notes in shorthand, in various departments, including the Records and Communications Division and the Crime Records Division.
  
  
• A note included with the object says, “Device allows you to insert an already typed paper and add another line to it.”

What we want to know:

• What is the primary purpose of this device?
  
  
• How does this object work with a piece of paper?
  
  
• What year was this item made and in what years was it used?
  
  
• Was this an everyday office supply?
  
  
• Was this a common office supply for law enforcement offices?