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- Francis Jehl's Notes to Thomas Edison for the Incandescent Lamp Lighting during Light's Golden Jubilee, 1929 - To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp, Henry Ford hosted the Light's Golden Jubilee event in Dearborn, Michigan. During the festivities, Thomas Edison and former assistant Francis Jehl re-enacted the 1879 test of Edison's first successful light bulb in Greenfield Village's detailed reproduction of his Menlo Park Laboratory. Jehl provided the elderly inventor with handwritten notes to help guide Edison through the re-enactment.
- October 21, 1929
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Francis Jehl's Notes to Thomas Edison for the Incandescent Lamp Lighting during Light's Golden Jubilee, 1929
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp, Henry Ford hosted the Light's Golden Jubilee event in Dearborn, Michigan. During the festivities, Thomas Edison and former assistant Francis Jehl re-enacted the 1879 test of Edison's first successful light bulb in Greenfield Village's detailed reproduction of his Menlo Park Laboratory. Jehl provided the elderly inventor with handwritten notes to help guide Edison through the re-enactment.
- Letter from Charles Greely (C.G.) Abbot to Henry Ford and Edsel Ford regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 1, 1929 - 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 guests was Secretary of the Smithsonian Dr. C.G. Abbott, who accepted the Ford's courteous invitation.
- October 21, 1929
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Letter from Charles Greely (C.G.) Abbot to Henry Ford and Edsel Ford regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 1, 1929
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 guests was Secretary of the Smithsonian Dr. C.G. Abbott, who accepted the Ford's courteous invitation.
- Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. This detailed guide provided guests with instructions on logistics and a description of the events to be enjoyed during the day-long celebration.
- October 21, 1929
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Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. This detailed guide provided guests with instructions on logistics and a description of the events to be enjoyed during the day-long celebration.
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- October 21, 1929
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Light's Golden Jubilee, 1929
- Notebook from the Laboratory of T.A. Edison Menlo Park, New Jersey, 1929 - To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp, Henry Ford hosted the Light's Golden Jubilee event in Dearborn, Michigan. During the festivities, Thomas Edison and former assistant Francis Jehl re-enacted the 1879 test of Edison's first successful light bulb in Greenfield Village's detailed reproduction of his Menlo Park Laboratory. Jehl provided the elderly inventor with handwritten notes to help guide Edison through the re-enactment.
- 1929
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Notebook from the Laboratory of T.A. Edison Menlo Park, New Jersey, 1929
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp, Henry Ford hosted the Light's Golden Jubilee event in Dearborn, Michigan. During the festivities, Thomas Edison and former assistant Francis Jehl re-enacted the 1879 test of Edison's first successful light bulb in Greenfield Village's detailed reproduction of his Menlo Park Laboratory. Jehl provided the elderly inventor with handwritten notes to help guide Edison through the re-enactment.
- "Light's Golden Jubilee" Employee Badge, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Ford employees were on hand to assist guests during the day's events at Greenfield Village and the evening banquet.
- October 21, 1929
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"Light's Golden Jubilee" Employee Badge, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Ford employees were on hand to assist guests during the day's events at Greenfield Village and the evening banquet.
- Pittsburgh at Night during Edison Golden Jubilee Week, October 1929 - In 1929, communities throughout America planned Light's Golden Jubilee celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "myriads of electric lights" lit up the city's skyline. President Herbert Hoover and members of his cabinet also participated in the celebration.
- October 01, 1929
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Pittsburgh at Night during Edison Golden Jubilee Week, October 1929
In 1929, communities throughout America planned Light's Golden Jubilee celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "myriads of electric lights" lit up the city's skyline. President Herbert Hoover and members of his cabinet also participated in the celebration.
- Letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Thanking Henry Ford for the Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, November 4, 1929 - 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. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., had planned to stay with Edsel Ford, but when Edsel's son was taken ill, Henry and Clara Ford invited Rockefeller to stay with them. In this letter, Rockefeller thanked the Fords for their "great kindness and delightful hospitality."
- October 21, 1929
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Letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Thanking Henry Ford for the Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, November 4, 1929
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. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., had planned to stay with Edsel Ford, but when Edsel's son was taken ill, Henry and Clara Ford invited Rockefeller to stay with them. In this letter, Rockefeller thanked the Fords for their "great kindness and delightful hospitality."
- "Light's Golden Jubilee" Press Badge, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. The event was a big deal--representatives from the local and national press covered the celebration.
- October 21, 1929
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"Light's Golden Jubilee" Press Badge, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. The event was a big deal--representatives from the local and national press covered the celebration.
- "Light's Golden Jubilee" Photographer Badge, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Photographers documented the day's events at Greenfield Village--Ford, however, did not want photographs taken during the evening's banquet.
- October 21, 1929
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"Light's Golden Jubilee" Photographer Badge, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Photographers documented the day's events at Greenfield Village--Ford, however, did not want photographs taken during the evening's banquet.