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- Note from Percival Dodge Accepting Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 7, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Organizers invited some 500 distinguished, mostly male, guests -- the limited seating precluded bringing wives. Some guests assumed the invitation included wives, an error that additional correspondence corrected.
- October 21, 1929
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Note from Percival Dodge Accepting Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 7, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Organizers invited some 500 distinguished, mostly male, guests -- the limited seating precluded bringing wives. Some guests assumed the invitation included wives, an error that additional correspondence corrected.
- Light's Golden Jubilee: Suggestions for Local Participation in the World-Wide Tribute to Thomas Alva Edison - In 1929, communities throughout America planned Light's Golden Jubilee celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. This publication gave suggestions on how to decorate city streets, store fronts, parks and other public areas, as well as provided a list of materials and souvenirs available from suppliers.
- October 21, 1929
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Light's Golden Jubilee: Suggestions for Local Participation in the World-Wide Tribute to Thomas Alva Edison
In 1929, communities throughout America planned Light's Golden Jubilee celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. This publication gave suggestions on how to decorate city streets, store fronts, parks and other public areas, as well as provided a list of materials and souvenirs available from suppliers.
- Seating Assignments for Light's Golden Jubilee Banquet, Henry Ford Museum, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Nearly 500 distinguished guests--inventors, celebrities, business leaders, and Edison family and friends--were seated during the anniversary's lavish dinner.
- October 21, 1929
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Seating Assignments for Light's Golden Jubilee Banquet, Henry Ford Museum, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Nearly 500 distinguished guests--inventors, celebrities, business leaders, and Edison family and friends--were seated during the anniversary's lavish dinner.
- Light's Golden Jubilee, 1929 -
- October 21, 1929
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Light's Golden Jubilee, 1929
- Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee Celebration and Edison Institute Dedication, Dearborn, Michigan, 1929 - To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp, Henry Ford hosted the Light's Golden Jubilee in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford chose the occasion to dedicate the Edison Institute of Technology to his dear friend, Thomas Edison. Many celebrities accepted invitations to the gala, including President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Orville Wright, George Eastman, Marie Curie, and Will Rogers.
- 1929
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Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee Celebration and Edison Institute Dedication, Dearborn, Michigan, 1929
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp, Henry Ford hosted the Light's Golden Jubilee in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford chose the occasion to dedicate the Edison Institute of Technology to his dear friend, Thomas Edison. Many celebrities accepted invitations to the gala, including President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Orville Wright, George Eastman, Marie Curie, and Will Rogers.
- Letter from Ernest Liebold to Percival Dodge regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 9, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Organizers invited some 500 distinguished guests. Limited seating precluded bringing wives to the gala, a misunderstanding noted in this correspondence.
- October 21, 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from Ernest Liebold to Percival Dodge regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 9, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Organizers invited some 500 distinguished guests. Limited seating precluded bringing wives to the gala, a misunderstanding noted in this correspondence.
- Letter from Percival Dodge to Ernest Liebold regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 14, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Organizers invited some 500 distinguished guests. Limited seating precluded bringing wives to the gala, a misunderstanding noted in this correspondence.
- October 21, 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from Percival Dodge to Ernest Liebold regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 14, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Organizers invited some 500 distinguished guests. Limited seating precluded bringing wives to the gala, a misunderstanding noted in this correspondence.
- Stenographic Report of Proceedings of Light's Golden Jubilee at Dearborn, Michigan, October 21, 1929 -
- October 21, 1929
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Stenographic Report of Proceedings of Light's Golden Jubilee at Dearborn, Michigan, October 21, 1929
- Light's Golden Jubilee Medallion, 1929 - In 1929, communities throughout the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp and honored its creator, Thomas Alva Edison. Organizers planned Light's Golden Jubilee events and issued commemorative souvenirs, like this medallion designed by artist Julio Kilenyi.
- 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Light's Golden Jubilee Medallion, 1929
In 1929, communities throughout the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp and honored its creator, Thomas Alva Edison. Organizers planned Light's Golden Jubilee events and issued commemorative souvenirs, like this medallion designed by artist Julio Kilenyi.
- Light's Golden Jubilee Medallion, 1929 - In 1929, communities throughout the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp and honored its creator, Thomas Alva Edison. Organizers planned Light's Golden Jubilee events and issued commemorative souvenirs, like this medallion designed by artist Julio Kilenyi.
- 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Light's Golden Jubilee Medallion, 1929
In 1929, communities throughout the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp and honored its creator, Thomas Alva Edison. Organizers planned Light's Golden Jubilee events and issued commemorative souvenirs, like this medallion designed by artist Julio Kilenyi.