Edison, Thomas Alva (1847-1931) [Interview responses about experiments to grow rubber plants in the United States]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05791.01 Author/Creator: Edison, Thomas Alva (1847-1931) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: circa February 1928 Pagination: 18 p. ; 23.4 x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy
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 topics include agriculture, and mobile electric power for farming. Each page numbered 1-18. Circa date inferred from telegram from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida (see GLC05791.02). The written interview was given by Wheeler McMillan, an agrarian. See GLC05791.03 for McMillan's write-up on the interview.
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