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Dr. Mahlon Loomis (1826-1886), Inventor, Chronology

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 2037

Overview

Dr. Mahlon Loomis (1826-1886) experimented with wireless telegraph transmission in the late nineteenth century and received a patent for a wireless telegraph in 1872. This two-page typescript provides a concise chronological listing of the major events in Loomis's life, particularly those related to his experiments and achievements with wireless transmission. Also includes brief genealogical information.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder))

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Title
Dr. Mahlon Loomis (1826-1886), Inventor, Chronology, undated
Author
Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536