Correspondence and papers
MS. Marconi 161
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Correspondence and papers
Shelfmark
MS. Marconi 161
Summary
Comprises:
Correspondence and papers about arrangements for sending first transatlantic wireless messages, 1902
Draft letter from Marconi to Lord Minto, Governor-General of Canada, about sending a wireless message from Minto to King Edward VII to mark the occasion, 1902
Messages about permission to publish the message to the King, 1902
Drafts, in Marconi's hand, of greetings messages to be sent by transatlantic wireless, 1902
Cable messages sent to and from Glace Bay, including messages of congratulation and on company business, 1902-1903
Date
1902-03
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
First transatlantic message
Correspondence and papers
