Frank Polkinghorn delivers a message on behalf of General Back to Mr. Ishizaka and gentlemen. In the address, General Back reminisces about the history of lamps and lighting and the achievements of Thomas Edison. Back closes by saying that he hopes that great progress will be made in the lighting field. The message contains original handwritten edits.
Speeches, addresses, etc Armed Forces - Officers Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 Lamps Electric lighting, Sodium vapor Scientists Engineers Back, George I. (George Irving), 1894-1972 Polkinghorn, Frank
Time Period
Nineteen tens
Place
New Jersey
Source
Copy of message: General Back Message; Box 6 Speeches, Papers & Talks; Folder 6 Three Prepared Talks, undated; 3 pages
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