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Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847–1931
The papers of Thomas A. Edison
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: v. 1. The making of an inventor, February 1847–June 1873—v. 2. From workshop to laboratory, June 1873–March 1876—v. 3. Menlo Park. The early years, April 1876–December 1877.
1. Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847–1931. 2. Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847–1931—Archives. 3. Inventors—United States—Biography. I. Jenkins, Reese.
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An 1879 photograph of the Menlo Park laboratory staff surrounding Thomas A. Edison, who is seated in the middle and holding a hat.
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