18 August 1935

unknown, fl. 1935

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Japanese-American men posed by transformers]

One black-and-white photograph dated August 18, 1935. Depicts two Japanese-American men posed by transformers.

GLC09860.007

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a transmission substation]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a transmission substation.

GLC09860.314

1819

Joyce, Jeremiah, fl. 1819

Book

Title: Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people vol 1

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people: in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained by J. Joyce." v. 1. Of mechanics and astronomy -- v. 2. Of hydrostatics and pneumatics -- v. 3. Of optics, magnetism, electricity, and galvanism. American Imprints 48395, Shaw & Shoemaker 48395.

GLC06572.02.01

1819

Joyce, Jeremiah, fl. 1819

Book

Title: Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people vol 2

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people: in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained by J. Joyce." v. 1. Of mechanics and astronomy -- v. 2. Of hydrostatics and pneumatics -- v. 3. Of optics, magnetism, electricity, and galvanism. American Imprints 48395, Shaw & Shoemaker 48395.

GLC06572.02.02

1819

Joyce, Jeremiah, fl. 1819

Book

Title: Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people vol 3

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people: in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained by J. Joyce." v. 1. Of mechanics and astronomy -- v. 2. Of hydrostatics and pneumatics -- v. 3. Of optics, magnetism, electricity, and galvanism. American Imprints 48395, Shaw & Shoemaker 48395.

GLC06572.02.03

4 May 1883

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Document signed

Title: [Contract between The Edison Electric Illuminating Co. of Shamokin, Pennsylvania and Thomas Alva Edison]

Also signed by members of the Edison Electric Illuminating Co., William H. Dougherty, President; John Mullen, Treasurer; and William Beury, Secretary. Signed as a witness by A. Robertson. Agreement to electrify the town of Shamokin, Pennsylvania. Edison agrees to furnish the town with a central station plant and a system of pole lines for $19,209. Details the payment arrangements. Notes dated 15 October 1883 and 25 October 1883 on pages two and three detail information on payments still due and payments made on the account.

GLC05971

circa 1928

Header Record

Title: Collection of three items related to Thomas Edison and agriculture [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC05791

1819

Joyce, Jeremiah, fl. 1819

Header Record

Title: Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people: in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained by J. Joyce." v. 1. Of mechanics and astronomy -- v. 2. Of hydrostatics and pneumatics -- v. 3. Of optics, magnetism, electricity, and galvanism. American Imprints 48395, Shaw & Shoemaker 48395.

GLC06572.02

circa 1889

Photograph signed

Title: [Seated portrait of Thomas Edison]

Seated portrait of Edison in one of his characteristic poses. His left arm rests on the arm of the chair, while his right is propped on a nearby table, with his hand pressed against his temple. Ink inscription on mount reads, "To my friend Simpkin, Thomas A Edison." William Simpkin was the chief engineer of the Standard Construction Corp., Ltd., and a frequent correspondent of Edison's.

GLC07616.04

1881

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Edison Machine Works building]

Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Ink inscription on mount reads, "Edison Machine Works, Goerck St., New York City, Photo, 1881." Edison established his Machine Works factory in 1881 to produce dynamos and other electrical machinery for use in his Edison Electric Light Company plants around the country. Due to increasing demands on the factory, Edison Machine Works moved in 1886 from its initial location in New York City to Schenectady, NY. In 1889, Edison Machine Works merged with Edison's other electric companies to form Edison General Electric, which took the…

GLC07616.05

1881

Caravalho, D.N., fl. 1881

Photograph signed

Title: The Edison 150-light dynamo.

Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Depicts generator body with four stacks. Printed text on mount identifies Edison Machine Works as the site of the dynamo's production. Pencil inscription below title reads, "1881." Image is largely faded at bottom and shows signs of staining. See GLC07616.07 for a view of another Machine Works dynamo.

GLC07616.06

1881

Caravalho, D.N., fl. 1881

Photograph signed

Title: The Edison 250-light dynamo.

Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Depicts generator body with six stacks, larger than the 150-light dynamo. Printed text on mount identifies Edison Machine Works as the site of the dynamo's production. Pencil inscription below title reads, "1881." While some parts of the image are faded, most of the dynamo's composite parts appear in clear focus. See GLC07616.06 for the 150-light dynamo.

GLC07616.07

1 December 1920

Webster Electric Company

Autograph document

Title: electric bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.592

30 December 1942

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.58

GLC09414.1624

January 25, 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $2.92

GLC09414.1627

February 23, 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.24

GLC09414.1630

16 April 1943

Brooklyn Edison Co.

Printed document

Title: Bill

Bill from Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.85

GLC09414.1635

circa 1921-1947

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs belonging to a Japanese-American family in Northern California, 1921-1947][Decimalized .001-.643]

One collection of black-and-white photographs belonging to a Japanese American family dated 1921-1947. Consists of 643 items capturing home and recreational life of a family located in California.

GLC09860

circa February 1928

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Interview responses about experiments to grow rubber plants in the United States]

A series of questions typed on the back of stationery from the Hotel Royal Palm, in Fort Meyers, Florida, with answers written by Edison in pencil. Most questions concern his experiments in trying to find alternative plant sources for rubber. Other topics include agriculture, and mobile electric power for farming. Each page numbered 1-18. Circa date inferred from telegram from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida (see GLC05791.02). The written interview was given by Wheeler McMillan, an agrarian. See GLC05791.03 for McMillan's write-up on the interview.

GLC05791.01

20 February 1928

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Telegram

Title: [Telegram to Wheeler McMillan]

Western Union telegram sent from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida, to McMillan with the following information, "Farm and Fireside 250 Park Ave New York NY." Edison ends with, "Will see you anytime - T A Edison."

GLC05791.02

circa 1928

McMillan, Wheeler, 1893-?

Typed manuscript

Title: [Write up of an interview with Thomas Edison on agriculture and rubber production]

Manuscript written after McMillan interviewed Edison on his new interest in agriculture. Describes how Edison became interested in farming and includes quotes from Edison. Also discusses Edison's experiments in manufacturing rubber. Contains some information gleaned from a talk with Henry Ford as well. See GLC05791.01 for the interview questions and answers. Includes corrections.

GLC05791.03

1959/02/11

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Typed document

Title: [Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy to the National Rural Electric Cooperation Association]

Speech given in Washington, D.C. on the topic of rural electrification. Advocates continuing the development of electricity championed by Senator George W. Norris during the New Deal. Argues that electric power will be central to America's expanding economy. Criticizes the policies of the Eisenhower administration and expresses his own desire to protect the REA. Discusses the need to harness and clean the Potomac River. Ties the need to increase generating capacity with the need to keep apace with the Soviet Union, claiming that "The hard, tough question for the next decade...is…

GLC05628

1893 ca.

Header Record

Title: Views of electric light plant and electric light inside Hoosac Tunnel

Lot includes three different views of the exterior of this very early electric light plant; view of two employees and dynamo inside the plant; and an intriguing view of an electric light in operation inside the tunnel! The technical difficulties of taking photographs indoors were formidable during the 1890s, yet here, the Fitchburg photographer produced two tremendous interior views. The "high tech" machinery inside the power plan must have been the pride of the railroad, but the electric light illuminating the tunnel was the cutting edge. Early documentation of the use of electric lighting…

GLC05235.01

1909/03/27

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Discusses becoming a vegetarian. Thinks " the race hatred will be a long time dying out." Reports the Quartermaster wants to install "central heating, electric lighting, and water distributing system." Congratulates Owen on the 9th Ward's Sunday School rewarding him for his work with the church.

GLC05245.45

1901/06/01

Typed document

Title: "Sculpture Proposed in Connection with Electric Tower Pan-American Exposition of 1901, Buffalo, N.Y." [Carbon Copy]

A detailed proposal with a justification and a cost-breakdown analysis.

GLC06343.316