Michael and Cathi Casper telegraph key collection, 1858-1917.

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Michael and Cathi Casper telegraph key collection, 1858-1917.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/64054123

Vibroplex early original telegraph keys (1917,1920); Vibroplex Model X telegraph key, 1912; Vibroplex Double Lever telegraph key, 1917; piece of armor-plated telegraph cable from canal at Sharpness; 1858 Tiffany & Co. Atlantic Telegraph cable, with signed letter from Cyrus W. Field.

.4 cubic ft.

Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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Atlantic Telegraph Company (Limited)

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Casper, Michael

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The Vibroplex semi-automatic telegraph key was invented by Horace G. Martin in 1905. From the description of Michael and Cathi Casper telegraph key collection, 1858-1917. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64054123 ...

Field, Cyrus W. (Cyrus West), 1819-1892

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Cyrus West Field (1819-1892) was a merchant and capitalist who promoted the laying of the first Atlantic cable linking the U.S. with Europe. He formed a company to build cable communications between Newfoundland and Ireland, helped establish elevated trains in New York City, and participated in the development of the Wabash Railroad. Other business ventures included ownership of a New York newspaper, the Mail and Express. From the description of Cyrus W. Field papers, 1831-1905, bulk...

Vibroplex Company.

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