Guide to the Thomas Edison Memorial Collection
Scope and Content
The collection contains manuscripts and programs for the Edison Memorial unveiling at Battle Lake, WY. The manuscripts are of speeches given at the ceremony
Dates
- 1949
Creator
- Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Edison came to Wyoming in 1878 to view an eclipse at Rawlins. He later joined a hunting party near Battle Lake and according to legend got the idea for the light bulb by looking at the Wyoming night sky
Extent
1 folder
Abstract
Thomas Edison materials, primarily related to 1949 dedication of memorial at Battle Lake
Arrangement
None
Acquisition Information
Collection was donated prior to 2002
Processing Information
Processed by Kathy Gerlach. Finding aid last updated in 2002. Encoded in 2022.
Creator
- Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Thomas Edison Memorial Collection
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Kathy Gerlach
- Date
- © 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov