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Printed Material: Edisonia: A Brief History of the Edison Electric Light and Power CompaniesContext
Several detached pages from a book by T. C. Martin, Edisonia: A Survey of the Edison Light and Power Industries (reprinted from The Electrical Engineer, New York, August 12, 1891), presumably saved by Lewis Latimer. This document is part of the Latimer Family Papers and focuses on the development and impact of Edison’s innovations, particularly in the electric power industry. It includes historical accounts, illustrations, and technical details related to Edison’s contributions.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
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Edisonia: A Brief History of the Edison Electric Light and Power CompaniesDescription
A collection of documents detailing the history of Thomas Edison’s electric light and power companies. The materials include early company advertisements, technical descriptions, architectural renderings of early power plants, and illustrations of electrical devices. Some pages appear to be from published books or pamphlets discussing the development of electrical infrastructure.
