Correspondence and papers
MS. Marconi 153
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Correspondence and papers
Shelfmark
MS. Marconi 153
Summary
Comprises:
Letters from J.A. Fleming to Jameson Davis [typescript copy] and Marconi [original], about experiments in Dover, including arrangements for the demonstration to the British Association meeting there, Aug 1899
Letter of congratulations from Agnes Baden-Powell to Marconi on his success in bridging the Channel, 1899
Copy letter from Arthur Leslie requesting the transmission across the English Channel of a message on behalf of various U.S. newspapers, 1899
News cuttings and extracts about the cross-channel messages, 1899
Date
1899
Language
English
Physical extent
1 folder
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Collection contents
Papers relating to Marconi and the development of wireless telegraphy
Early demonstrations and tests
English Channel experiments and demonstrations
Correspondence and papers
