Correspondence and papers
MS. Marconi 187
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Correspondence and papers
Shelfmark
MS. Marconi 187
Summary
Includes correspondence and papers on:
Finding a site for a long-distance station and the selection of Poldhu, 1900-1901
Technical matters including equipment for the station and construction of the masts, 1901
Sending the transatlantic signal, 1901
A visit by Lord Kelvin, 1903
The visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1903
Other technical and administrative matters, 1902-1906
Correspondents include:
Guglielmo Marconi.
S. Flood-Page.
George S. Kemp.
J.A. Fleming.
H. Jameson Davis.
H. Cuthbert Hall.
R.N. Vyvyan.
Date
1900-06
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Papers relating to Marconi and the development of wireless telegraphy
Stations and establishment
Poldhu Station
Correspondence and papers
