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Federal Telegraph Company records, 1900-1929 (bulk 1910-1919).
BANC MSS 2002/66 c Carton 1; BANC MSS 2002/66 c; BANC MSS 2002/66 c
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Collection Overview

Title:

Federal Telegraph Company records, 1900-1929 (bulk 1910-1919)

Creator/Contributor:

Federal Telegraph Company, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Thompson, Beach.

Abstract:

Consists chiefly of correspondence; includes some legal agreements. Pertains to Beach Thompson's tenure as director of the Federal Telegraph Company, 1910-1917.

Date:

1910 (issued)

Subject:

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Telegraph -- California -- San Francisco
Telegraph -- History

Note:

Included in: History of science and technology collection
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
The Federal Telegraph Company was created in 1910, the same year it built its pioneering transmission tower on San Francisco's Ocean Beach. During this period, FTC was also pioneering in the manufacturing of electronic equipment for wireless transmitting as well as developing a commercial arm. In 1917, the U.S. Navy acquired FTC and its transmitting facilities for use during World War I.

Physical Description:

print
1 carton (1.25 linear ft.)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 2002/66 c Carton 1
BANC MSS 2002/66 c
BANC MSS 2002/66 c

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.