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- Xerox "Kurzweil Reading Edge Optical Recognition Speech Synthesizer," 1992 - This assistive technology device was created for people who are blind or with visual impairments. Using text-to-speech synthesizer technology and optical character recognition, it can scan text from any kind of printed material and then read it out loud. This includes books, magazines, mail--even food packaging. Reading speed is adjustable and its memory can store 100 pages of text.
- 1992
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Xerox "Kurzweil Reading Edge Optical Recognition Speech Synthesizer," 1992
This assistive technology device was created for people who are blind or with visual impairments. Using text-to-speech synthesizer technology and optical character recognition, it can scan text from any kind of printed material and then read it out loud. This includes books, magazines, mail--even food packaging. Reading speed is adjustable and its memory can store 100 pages of text.
- Man Giving Speech to Large Crowd, circa 1925 - The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.
- circa 1925
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Man Giving Speech to Large Crowd, circa 1925
The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.
- Speech Given by Harold Ickes for the Shenandoah National Park Dedication, July 3, 1936 - After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- July 03, 1936
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Speech Given by Harold Ickes for the Shenandoah National Park Dedication, July 3, 1936
After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- Gene Bordinat's Speech for the Introduction of Ford Aurora Concept Car, March 31, 1964 - Gene Bordinat, Ford's Vice President and Director of Styling, introduced the Aurora concept car at the 1964 New York World's Fair. He described the station wagon as "a rolling laboratory of new ideas in styling and engineering." While Bordinat admitted that many of Aurora's features were a long way from production, he celebrated the opportunity "to let the imagination roam free."
- March 31, 1964
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Gene Bordinat's Speech for the Introduction of Ford Aurora Concept Car, March 31, 1964
Gene Bordinat, Ford's Vice President and Director of Styling, introduced the Aurora concept car at the 1964 New York World's Fair. He described the station wagon as "a rolling laboratory of new ideas in styling and engineering." While Bordinat admitted that many of Aurora's features were a long way from production, he celebrated the opportunity "to let the imagination roam free."
- "Members of the Coffee Club Exercise Their Right of Free Speech," 1941 -
- 1941
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"Members of the Coffee Club Exercise Their Right of Free Speech," 1941
- Votrax Model 100, Type 'N Talk Text to Speech Synthesizer, 1981 - This text-to-speech synthesizer recreates the sounds of the human voice. Inventor Richard T. Gagnon created the Votrax to support his own failing vision. It could be used by the blind as a computer screen reader, or a speaking device for people with vocal cord paralysis. The Votrax shaped individual units of speech, allowing unlimited range and smoothness capable of conveying emotion.
- 1981
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Votrax Model 100, Type 'N Talk Text to Speech Synthesizer, 1981
This text-to-speech synthesizer recreates the sounds of the human voice. Inventor Richard T. Gagnon created the Votrax to support his own failing vision. It could be used by the blind as a computer screen reader, or a speaking device for people with vocal cord paralysis. The Votrax shaped individual units of speech, allowing unlimited range and smoothness capable of conveying emotion.
- "Franklin Making Speech at Constitutional Convention," Drawing for Magic Lantern Slide, 1902-1903 - Joseph Boggs Beale created artwork that was reproduced to make magic lantern slides. His works include some of the most artistic slide illustrations made in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Beale was also prolific, producing more than 2000 images used in over 250 different lantern slide sets. This drawing, part of Beale's "Life of Benjamin Franklin" set, depicts Franklin speaking at the Constitutional Convention.
- 1787
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"Franklin Making Speech at Constitutional Convention," Drawing for Magic Lantern Slide, 1902-1903
Joseph Boggs Beale created artwork that was reproduced to make magic lantern slides. His works include some of the most artistic slide illustrations made in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Beale was also prolific, producing more than 2000 images used in over 250 different lantern slide sets. This drawing, part of Beale's "Life of Benjamin Franklin" set, depicts Franklin speaking at the Constitutional Convention.
- Gathering of Officials for a Speech in Utah, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. Most towns throughout the United States enthusiastically greeted the cars as they passed through. Where the cars stopped, town officials and dignitaries personally greeted the weary teams.
- 1908
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Gathering of Officials for a Speech in Utah, New York to Paris Race, 1908
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. Most towns throughout the United States enthusiastically greeted the cars as they passed through. Where the cars stopped, town officials and dignitaries personally greeted the weary teams.
- Lithograph Portrait of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 - On February 27, 1860, Abraham Lincoln delivered a carefully written speech at Cooper Union in New York City. This print quotes the speech, which detailed Lincoln's views on stopping further expansion of slavery and likely helped secure his nomination for the presidency. The image is based on a carte-de-visite made that day by pioneering photographer Mathew B. Brady.
- 1860
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Lithograph Portrait of Abraham Lincoln in 1860
On February 27, 1860, Abraham Lincoln delivered a carefully written speech at Cooper Union in New York City. This print quotes the speech, which detailed Lincoln's views on stopping further expansion of slavery and likely helped secure his nomination for the presidency. The image is based on a carte-de-visite made that day by pioneering photographer Mathew B. Brady.
- User's Manual for Votrax Model 100, Type 'N Talk Text to Speech Synthesizer, 1981 -
- 1981
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User's Manual for Votrax Model 100, Type 'N Talk Text to Speech Synthesizer, 1981