Telegraphic Key & Sounder

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Telegraphic Key & Sounder

Entry/Object ID

8055

Description

Telegraphic Key and Sounder. Material: wood, metal. Size: 10 1/2" W. x 18" L. Description: black painted wooden base, rectangular shaped; on lower left is the key and top center is the sounder.

Context

Morse telegraph instrument purchased from the estate of Byersdorf. Mr. Byersdorf was in charge of the Western Union Telegraph office located in Maplewood Park in 1880's & 90's.The key and sounder are mounted on a black board as if for display. This item is used for landline telegraphy. Dan Swenson removed from museum to repair items. 8-20-2008.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Instrument, Telegraphic

Class

Telecommunication T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Communication

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Byersdorf, Fred

Create Date

April 28, 2000

Update Date

August 26, 2026