Papers on submarine telegraphs, 1858
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers, some printed, concerning the submarine telegraphs, particularly the Atlantic submarine telegraph. The material includes the original investigations on the deposition of a submarine cable; communications with institutions and magazines; correspondence on the mechanical theory; printed reports; and papers on the galvanic experiments.
Dates
- 1858
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 archive box(es) (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
D5/35
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:45:00+00:00
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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