Correspondence and papers
MS. Marconi 198
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Correspondence and papers
Shelfmark
MS. Marconi 198
Summary
Includes:
Correspondence from H.J. Round about experimental work at Towyn, 1913
Papers concerning a banquet to mark completion of the transatlantic station at Carnarvon, including a draft of Marconi's speech, 1914
Letters to Marconi about the sale of Sir William Preece's house at Carnarvon, 1914
Correspondence and reports on tests, 1914-17
Booklets on the Carnarvon High-Power Wireless Station and the transatlantic receiving station at Towyn, c. 1923
Typescripts of articles on the stations, 1921-3
Wiring diagram of 'GLC' circuit for Carnarvon, 1930
Date
1913-23
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
Carnarvon and Towyn Stations
Correspondence and papers
