Collection of three items related to Thomas Edison and agriculture [Decimalized .01-.03]

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GLC#
GLC05791
Type
Header Record
Date
circa 1928
Title
Collection of three items related to Thomas Edison and agriculture [Decimalized .01-.03]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
3 items
Primary time period
Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
Sub-Era
The Roaring Twenties
Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931
McMillen, Wheeler, 1893-1992
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Electricity
Inventor

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Collection Item
Autograph manuscript

[Interview responses about experiments to grow rubber plants in the United States]

circa February 1928

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

A series of questions typed on the back of stationery from the Hotel Royal Palm, in Fort Meyers, Florida, with answers written by Edison in pencil. Most questions concern his experiments in trying to find alternative plant sources for rubber. Other...

GLC05791.01
Collection Item
Telegram

[Telegram to Wheeler McMillan]

February 20, 1928

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Western Union telegram sent from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida, to McMillan with the following information, "Farm and Fireside 250 Park Ave New York NY." Edison ends with, "Will see you anytime - T A Edison."

GLC05791.02
Collection Item
Typed manuscript

[Write up of an interview with Thomas Edison on agriculture and rubber production]

circa 1928

McMillan, Wheeler, 1893-?

Manuscript written after McMillan interviewed Edison on his new interest in agriculture. Describes how Edison became interested in farming and includes quotes from Edison. Also discusses Edison's experiments in manufacturing rubber. Contains some...

GLC05791.03