Thomas Edison letter to James W. Galbraith, 1880 January 17
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Edison, Thomas A.(Thomas Alva),1847-1931.
- Title
- Thomas Edison letter to James W. Galbraith
- Dates
- 1880 January 17 (inclusive)1880011718800117
- Quantity
- .02 cubic feet (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1500
- Summary
- Photocopy letter from Thomas Edison, Menlo Park, New Jersey, to James W. Galbraith, Kootenay, British Columbia, 1 p, 17 January 1880, offering Galbraith $2 per ounce for platinum for use in electric lamps.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
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libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
Photocopy letter from Thomas Edison, Menlo Park, New Jersey, to James W. Galbraith, Kootenay, British Columbia, 1 p, 17 January 1880, offering Galbraith $2 per ounce for platinum for use in electric lamps.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
Thomas Edison letter to James W. Galbraith, Mss 1500, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Electric lamps -- 19th century.
- Platinum mines and mining -- British Columbia.
Family Names
- Edison, Thomas A. -- (Thomas Alva), -- 1847-1931 -- Correspondence.
- Galbraith, James W. -- Correspondence.
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters (correspondence) -- aat
