Letter from Lee de Forest to Henry Ford regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 1, 1929
THF294612 / Letter from Lee de Forest to Henry Ford regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 1, 1929
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Artifact Overview
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Among the invited guest was the self-styled "Father of Radio" Lee de Forest. He felt "highly honored" by the invitation and would attend.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
01 October 1929
Subject Date
21 October 1929
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.52.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Printing (Process)
Typewriting
Color
Black (Color)
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.9375 in
Width: 8.4375 in
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