Thomas A. Edison papers, 1877-1927.

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Thomas A. Edison papers, 1877-1927.

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Correspondence, letters of introduction, and telegrams concerning Edison's inventions such as the electric light, electric pen, graphophone, and phonograph; and sale of letters of patent to the Edison Electric Light Company. Topics include injury caused by cigarettes and a visit from Mark Twain. Correspondents include George H. Bliss, John Dean, and Werner von Siemens.

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