Edison Pioneers

Book

Lewis Latimer House

Front cover of the Edison Pioneers Constitution and By-Laws, 1918, a publication detailing the foundational principles, regulations, and structure of the Edison Pioneers organization.

The image depicts a vintage book with a dark green cover, featuring the title "Edison Pioneers" in gold lettering, followed by "Constitution and By-Laws" and the year "1918," suggesting it is a historical document related to the Edison Pioneers, likely describing the constitution and bylaws from that time. The book's worn edges and slightly faded text add to its antique appearance, giving it a sense of historical significance and an aura of intrigue about the early 20

Name/Title

Edison Pioneers

Description

The Edison Pioneers was an organization established in 1918 to honor and bring together individuals who had worked with Thomas Edison before the mid-1880s. Lewis Latimer was a founding member of the group. This book serves as an official document outlining the constitution and by-laws governing the group. The well-preserved cover reflects the significance of this historical artifact in the history of technology and innovation.

Context

Used to illustrate Lewis Latimer's participation in Edison Pioneers. The founding constitution of the organization, stemming from a February dinner in New York on the occasion of Edison's 71st birthday in 1918. The intent was to associate those who worked with Edison prior to 1886. The group continued to meet in the coming years, and OCLC recorded printings (revised) of the constitution as late as 1934, but no locations were noted for this first edition.

Collection

Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House

Dimensions

Dimension Description

6.8125" x 4.75"

Book Details

Author

Thomas A. Edison

Edition

First

Date Published

1918

Location

Museum

Lewis Latimer House

City

Flushing, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States