Box 606741051
Container
Contains 3 Results:
File
Correspondence concerning preparations for the transatlantic signal attempt, Oct-Dec 1901
Includes:
Correspondence about finding a site at Cape Race and obtaining masts for Cape Race and St. John's, Oct-Nov 1901
Correspondence and papers about obtaining balloons and hydrogen to fill them, and shipping these to Newfoundland, including sample of material for the balloons, Nov 1901
Letter from Flood-Page advising Marconi of a letter of introduction to Sir…
Collection:
The Marconi Archives
Found in:
Papers relating to Marconi and the d…
/
Early demonstrations and tests
/
First transatlantic signal
Shelfmark: MS. Marconi 155
Extents: 1 folder
Dates:
Oct-Dec 1901
File
Personal correspondence and letters of congratulation, Dec 1901
Comprises:
Draft letter from Marconi ('Markie') to 'Jumbo', giving his impressions of Newfoundland in light-hearted mood, and referring to experimental work; with (on the last page) a draft telegram to the company about not showing the system to the German Navy unless on a firm business proposal.
Correspondence with E.P. Morris about dining.
Draft letter to Mr. Holloway…
Collection:
The Marconi Archives
Found in:
Papers relating to Marconi and the d…
/
Early demonstrations and tests
/
First transatlantic signal
Shelfmark: MS. Marconi 157
Extents: 1 folder
Dates:
Dec 1901
File
Menu for a dinner held in Marconi's honour by the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, following the success of the Transatlantic tests, 13 Jan 1902
The 'three dots' signal is depicted crossing the ocean between British and American flags, and the menu is signed by noted scientists Alexander Graham Bell, Elihu Thomson and Michael Pupin.
Collection:
The Marconi Archives
Found in:
Papers relating to Marconi and the d…
/
Early demonstrations and tests
/
First transatlantic signal
Shelfmark: MS. Marconi 159
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
13 Jan 1902