C. Francis Jenkins, Pioneer of Film and Television

Title Page, Copyright Page, Dedication

C. Francis Jenkins, Pioneer of Film and Television LC the history of communication Robert W. McChesney and John C. Nerone, editors A list of books in the series appears at the end of this book. C. Francis Jenkins, Pioneer of Film and Television DonalD G. GoDfrey UniversiTy oF illinois Press Urbana, Chicago, and springfield LC© 2014 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois All rights reserved Manufactured in the United States of America c 5 4 3 2 1 ∞ This book is printed on acid-free paper. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Godfrey, Donald G. C. Francis Jenkins, pioneer of film and television / Donald G. Godfrey. pages cm — (The history of communication) Includes bibliographical references and index. isbn 978-0-252-03828-0 (hardcover : alk. paper) — isbn 978-0-252-09615-0 (e-book) 1. Jenkins, C. Francis (Charles Francis), 1867–1934. 2. Inventors— United States—Biography. 3. Cinematographers—United States— Biography. 4. Television—Biography. 5. Television—History. 6. Cinematography—History. I. Title. II. Title: Charles Francis Jenkins, pioneer of film and television. t40.j4g63 2014 621.3880092—dc23 2013038271 [B] Dedicated to Christina Maria Godfrey, My children, grandchildren, and Virginia Stickle Roach, Dave and Robin Vierbuchen Sproul, with the Jenkins Family LC ...