History

The Railroad Telegrapher The Railroad Telegrapher- Article by Jim Thompson, a retired San Francisco Railway telegrapher. The Art and Skill of Radio Telegraphy The Art and Skill of Radio Telegraphy- A comprehensive manual for learning, using, mastering and enjoying Morse code as a means of communication, by William G. Pierpont, N0HFF. The Joseph Henry Papers Project The Joseph Henry Papers Project- Documenting the life of the revered American scientist who conducted pioneering work in electromagnetism. His unselfish genius helped bring about … The Early History of Data Networks The Early History of Data Networks- The online (PDF) book by Gerard J. Holzman and Bjorn Pehrson with extensive information about the history of optical telegraphy. By Telegraph from England: The Queen's Message, The President's Reply By Telegraph from England: The Queen's Message, The President's Reply- The first transatlantic telegraph message and reply. Sent August 12, 1858 between Queen Victoria and Preside… Historical Sketch of the Electric Telegraph Historical Sketch of the Electric Telegraph- Full text of Alexander Jones. 1852 publication. N7CFO N7CFO- The homepage of ham radio operator, Lynn Burlingame, N7CFO. Resources for telegraph historians including the index of the 1894 book, "Telegraphers of Today." Also available… The Overland Telegraph The Overland Telegraph- Essay describes the construction of the telegraph connecting Adelaide and the rest of Australia, through Darwin, with England in 1872. Granville T. Woods Granville T. Woods- Biography of this African-American engineer and inventor, who developed and patented several inventions relating to telegraphy. The Electromagnetic Telegraph The Electromagnetic Telegraph- A technical history of the 19th-century electromagnetic telegraph by Dr. James B. Calvert. Knights of the Key. Knights of the Key.- Old time telegraphers tell their stories. Taken from early editions of Railroad Man's Magazine. Events in Telecommunications History Events in Telecommunications History- A chronology of telecommunications history from the British Telecom Group archives. Telegraph History Telegraph History- an assortment of articles that focus on U.S. telegraph history. Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress, 1791-1919 Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress, 1791-1919- An online presentation comprising about 6,500 items that document Morse's career, including his invention of the e… Ezra Cornell: a Nineteenth-Century Life Ezra Cornell: a Nineteenth-Century Life- An on-line exhibit from Cornell University Library that documents Ezra Cornell's involvement with the construction of the first telegraph … Thomas A. Edison Papers Thomas A. Edison Papers- Information and documents about Edison's life and career including his years as a telegrapher and inventions in the field of telegraphy. The Atlantic Cable The Atlantic Cable- Image reproduction of a book by Bern Dibner, published by the Burndy Library. History of the Atlantic Cable & Submarine Telegraphy History of the Atlantic Cable & Submarine Telegraphy- Traces the history of undersea cable communications, from the first telegraph cables used in 1850 to the fiber optic cables u… History of Teletype Development History of Teletype Development- Brief historical account of the printing telegraph system. The Aurora Borealis and the Telegraph The Aurora Borealis and the Telegraph- Essay on how solar flares crippled communications during the 19th century. The Sparks Telegraph Key Review The Sparks Telegraph Key Review- An interactive historical and pictorial review of telegraph and wireless telegraph keys. Included is a comprehensive listing of the manufacturers … Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph- The entire 19th century book by Franklin Pope is viewable at this site. This was the standard reference book used by the U.S. Signal Ser… The Commercial Cable Company The Commercial Cable Company- History of the Commercial Cable Company and its Atlantic telegraph cables. History and Technology History and Technology- Quarterly journal publishing research in the history of technology from antiquity to the present. Instructions for authors and other details, and free acce… Alex den Ouden Alex den Ouden- Publishes books on industrial archaeology, historical metallurgy and technology. Listings in Dutch and English. Technology and Culture Technology and Culture- Peer-reviewed journal of the Society for the History of Technology. Subscription information, submission guidelines, and free access to tables of contents … Society for the History of Technology Society for the History of Technology- Encouraging study of the history of technological devices and processes, as well as the relations of technology to science, politics, social… Tensions of Europe Tensions of Europe- Network of the European Science Foundation to write a 20th century European History of Technology. ICOHTEC ICOHTEC- International Committee for the History of Technology. Georgia Tech School of History, Technology, and Society Georgia Tech School of History, Technology, and Society- school offers doctoral, masters, undergraduate, and certificate programs in History of Technology. The Cathode Ray Tube Site The Cathode Ray Tube Site- Describes facts behind the development of CRT, Roentgen, camera tubes. Includes background information of Crookes, Geissler and Ruhmkorff. Includes phot… Regency TR-1 Transistor Radio History Regency TR-1 Transistor Radio History- Explains the process that two companies went through to develop and finally mass produce some of first battery radios in the early 1950's. F… A Thumbnail History of Electronics A Thumbnail History of Electronics- An outline of developments with capsule biographies of important figures. Gorrie's Fridge Gorrie's Fridge- An early pioneer in the invention of the artificial manufacture of ice. Denk, Robert Denk, Robert- The inventor of the tubeless radio used an unknown solid-state effect, which was never rediscovered. Martin, Horace G. Martin, Horace G.- Created a semi-automatic key to help prevent telegrapher paralysis, created by the daily abuse of manipulating a manual Morse telegraph key. Includes biography … Nobel, Alfred - Man Behind the Prizes Nobel, Alfred - Man Behind the Prizes- Information from the official Nobel Prize site. USCG Mesquite (WAGL-305) USCG Mesquite (WAGL-305)- Provides characteristics, history, and other information. Queen Anne's Revenge Queen Anne's Revenge- Official site of a project to protect, document, recover, and interpret the shipwreck believed to be Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of Blackbeard the pirate. Great Ships Great Ships- The Ocean liner postcard and ephemera collection of Jeff Newman. Features images and histories of such lines as Canadian Pacific, Cunard, Hapag, NDL P and O and White… SS United States Conservancy SS United States Conservancy- Provides history with photos and stories through the oral history project, audio-visual archives and a passenger list database project. America's Flagship: SS United States America's Flagship: SS United States- Detailed information on the ship, passengers and crew, fun stuff, photo galleries, and links. Empress of Asia Empress of Asia- Details on the ship, passengers and crew including photos and information of actions during World Wars I and II. The Olympic Class Liners The Olympic Class Liners- This is the definitive research site on the Olympic class liners from the White Star Line. Empress of Scotland Empress of Scotland- An illustrated history of the Canadian Pacific ship in operation 1930-1960. Provides narrative timeline, photographs, and statistics and deck plans, Early 20th Century Ocean Liners Early 20th Century Ocean Liners- Links to information about several German ships launched prior to the First World War. Caronia (II) Time-Line Project Caronia (II) Time-Line Project- Charting the day to day position of Cunard's "Green Goddess" the world famous cruise liner RMS Caronia. Infography about the History of Ocean Liners Infography about the History of Ocean Liners- Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of ocean liners. Royal Regals - A History of Ocean Liners Royal Regals - A History of Ocean Liners- A look back at the great ocean liners of the 20th century. Queen Mary Queen Mary- A visitor's guide from About.com, including an interview with the ship's historian about the steamer's restoration.