Title
Correspondence and other papers connected with Thomas Alva Edison
Reference
UK0108 SC MSS 022/VI
Date
1877-1885
Scope and Content
In 1878 Edison accused Preece of breaking confidentiality and giving the details of his microphone to Hughes who also invented a microphone at the same time as Edison. Edison was finally defeated. This correspondence shows what information Preece had received from Edison and includes letters concerning the dispute itself.
Language
English.
Persons keyword
Subject
Conditions governing access
Open access
Level of description
series
