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Show more21 Typed letters mostly between Charles F., Sr., and Howard McClenahan, secretary of Franklin Institute, regarding Brush being awarded Franklin Medal by Institute, Brush speaking at semi-centennial celebration of first dynamo test on April 18, 1928, and Brush receiving medal and speaking at medal ceremony on May 16, 1928. Includes report on Franklin Institute activities written by McClenahan, and 2 typed letters between W. Culver and McClenahan regarding using wood from Brush's house for a room in new Institute building from August 1929.
Charles F. Brush, Sr., Papers
Series 1: Correspondence
Subseries 3: Business and Professional (1876-1931)
Box 4
Folder 9
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Show more55 Typed and handwritten letters between Charles F., Sr., and General Electric Company employees, particularly W. Culver and J Hammond, regarding research into the history of General Electric and electrical lighting. Written in 1925, 1926, 1927, and 1928. Culver particularly asking Brush what to include regarding Brush's early work and Brush Electric Company. Includes correspondence concerning plans for 50th anniversary of first dynamo test, a letter from Popular Mechanics writer wishing to write on Brush's contributions to electricity, and letters regarding G. W. Stockley's work with Brush Electric Company. Also includes photograph of newspaper clipping from 1927 regarding Brush's visit to a G.E. plant. Includes letter from Elihu Thomson in 1929 regarding 50th anniversary of incandescent lamp.
Charles F. Brush, Sr., Papers
Series 1: Correspondence
Subseries 3: Business and Professional (1876-1931)
Box 4
Folder 11
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