[Phono-L] Thomas Edison Jr.
http://members.aol.com/TAEdisonJR/edisonjr.htm I had never read this before. What a mostly wasted and tragic life, a part of the Edison History that most people are not aware, riddled with tragedy, neglect, fraud, depression disappointment . Well worth the short read, it gives insight into the sometimes unhappy fate of inheriting a famous name. Bruce
[Phono-L] Thomas Edison Jr.
Actually, his menial job at the Lab paid more than most people made, and he was always supported generously by his father (to the tune of $40-50 per week, today's equivalent of $1000-$2000 or more), as were most Edison relatives and friends. If you were a true friend of Edison, you would not starve. Edison houses farms for his children - he was no cheapskate. I believe that Thomas,Jr inherited his mother's poor health and below-average intelligence. The children of Mina didn't suffer the same fate. - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Cc: RODDER781 at aol.com; Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:50 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Thomas Edison Jr. http://members.aol.com/TAEdisonJR/edisonjr.htm I had never read this before. What a mostly wasted and tragic life, a part of the Edison History that most people are not aware, riddled with tragedy, neglect, fraud, depression disappointment . Well worth the short read, it gives insight into the sometimes unhappy fate of inheriting a famous name. Bruce
[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book
I found a book the other day that I'd never seen or heard of before - The Talking Machine Industry by Ogilvie Mitchell, who is credited as the associate editor and reviewer for the Talking Machine News. It's a UK publication, no copyright date, but this is a library copy that dates to the early 20's. It's one book out of several in Pitman's Common Commodities and Industries series. I haven't gone through all of it yet, but seems to be similar to The Phonograph Book in content - except that it talks about the history of the major UK companies. Does anyone here know of this book? Loran
[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book
In a message dated 5/3/2008 10:30:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Does anyone here know of this book (by Ogilvie Mitchell)? Yes. Certainly useful... allen **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book
Aha! I should have realized that Allen would know of it! Any idea when it was published? Loran On May 3, 2008, at 7:54 AM, AllenAmet at aol.com wrote: In a message dated 5/3/2008 10:30:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Does anyone here know of this book (by Ogilvie Mitchell)? Yes. Certainly useful... allen
[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book/
In a message dated 5/3/2008 11:03:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Aha! I should have realized that Allen would know of it (Talking Machine Industry)! Any idea when it was published? Loran usually undated, but published ca 1923. Watch for an upcoming article on sound recording before Leon Scott... Allen _www.phonobooks.com_ (http://www.phonobooks.com) **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
