Mosquini, Mari, 1899-1983; De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961; Paintings; Record Players
Lee de Forest listening to records with his wife Marie knitting socks, in their Hollywood home. The large painting behind them is by Martin Kavel. This painting was awarded the Medaille d'Or at the 1922 Paris Salon, and was purchased at that time...
De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961; De Forest, Maria; People; Photographs; Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History; Women;
Lee De Forest listening to records with his wife Maria knitting socks in their Hollywood home. The large painting behind them is by Martin Kavel. The painting was awarded the Medaille d'Or at the 1922 Paris Salon, and was purchased at that time by...
De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961; Owen, Freeman; Men; Cameras
Written on back of photograph, "Dr. De Forest with his laboratory assistant, Freeman Owen. Dr. De Forest's little tube made possible the recording of sound waves (1923) Phonofilm-Glowlight." Photo shows De Forest and Owen with a tube and...
De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961; Postcards; Radio--Receivers and reception; San Jose (Calif.); Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History; Technology;
Color postcard of Gilfilan Brothers of Los Angeles cathedral style home broadcast radio receiver. Written on back of postcard, "In the early 1920's, 'wireless' devices used by amateurs were wires and circuitry attached to a wood base, called a...
Reid, Bernard J. (Bernard Joseph), 1823-1904; Fox, George W.; United States, Civil War, 1861-1865
A letter from George W. Fox to Captain Bernard J. Reid. Fox explains that he has found some men who will join Reid to fight against General Lee's Army.
De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961; Postcards; San Jose (Calif.); Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History; Technology; Television receivers and reception;
Color postcard of Philco "Princess" Television, 1959. Back of card reads: "The 'Princess' was part of the Predicta line of Philco televisions produced in the late 1950's. The shape of the 'Princess' reflects the 'space age' design...
