Documents relating to the Imperial Wireless Scheme
MS. Marconi 219
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Documents relating to the Imperial Wireless Scheme
Shelfmark
MS. Marconi 219
Summary
Comprises:
Notes on the design of high power wireless stations for the Scheme, c. 1911
Letters from Godfrey Isaacs to Marconi concerning negotiations with the Government about the contract for the Scheme, 1911
Newspaper advertisement taken out by the company promoting the Scheme following the award of the contract, 1912
Technical data for high power wireless stations for the Scheme, 1912
World maps showing the intended coverage of the Scheme, 1913
Canadian Parliamentary debates about radiotelegraphic communication between Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, 1913
Photographs of masts and anchor blocks at Abu Sueir, constructed for the Scheme, 1915
Date
1911-15
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Papers relating to Marconi and the development of wireless telegraphy
World communications
The Imperial Wireless Scheme and the Marconi Enquiry
Documents relating to the Imperial Wireless Scheme
