Series I. Development
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Scope and Contents
Series contains materials documenting the development of the telegraph, including early visual telegraph systems, the introduction of the electric telegraph, and the transatlantic cable. Also included are materials related to military usage of the telegraph in the United States and political actions involving the telegraph and telegraph companies in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Dates
- 1840 - 1994
Creator
- From the Collection: Harris, Robert Dalton, Jr. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Series I is open for research.
Extent
7.3 cubic feet.
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Series I is arranged into two subseries: I.a. Technology and II.b. Military and Politics. Subseries are arranged by size, and then alphabetically by title.
Processing Information
Processed into boxes 1, 4, 9, 11, and 13, as well as map case drawer BB 11 by Processing Archivist in May - July 2026.
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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