Papers relating to early experiments and demonstrations in the United States, 1899-1903

File

MS. Marconi 154

Held at the Weston Library

Comprises:

Annual Report of the Chief Signal Officer to the U.S. Secretary of War, including references to wireless telegraphy and experimental work under Marconi's supervision, 1899
Telegram from Signal Officer Wildman conveying congratulations from Captain Squier on the previous day's work, 1899
Telegram from Thomas Lipton about possible meeting with Marconi, 1899
Note of message sent when establishing wireless communication from SS. Ponce to shore during Naval Parade in New York Harbor, with news cutting and extract reporting the event, 1899
Letter from H. Cuthbert Hall to Marconi, reporting on difficulties encountered in reporting the 1901 Americas Cup Yacht Race owing to interference from rival companies, 1901
Letter from W.W. Bradfield reporting further on the coverage of the same race, with a chart showing the positions of Marconi and other stations, 1901
Letter from H. Cuthbert Hall enclosing cuttings about the Americas Cup Yacht Race, 1902-1903

Dates

1 folder

MS. Marconi 154

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