Case File of Emile Berliner
Committee on Science and the Arts
Contents of CSA #2903
1929 Franklin Medal
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Case File Catalog Summary
German inventor Emile Berliner was awarded the 1929 Franklin Medal by The Franklin Institute for his "life-work in successful invention." Berliner invented the microphone or "loose contact telephone transmitter" in 1877, and applied its use to telephony. He also developed the Gramophone, or Victor Talking Machine, for which he was awarded a Scott Medal by The Franklin Institute in 1897. Berliner received a 1913 Elliott Cresson Medal for his contributions to the field of telephony and the science of sound reproduction. Among his other achievements, Emile Berliner devised a method for duplicating disc records and invented acoustic tiles, which aid in ensuring proper acoustics in halls and theaters.
- REPORT
- CORRESPONDENCE
- Letter to Drexel Institute requesting their opinion of Berliner's acoustical improvements made to their auditorium. August 23, 1928.
- Letter from Drexel Institute offering testimony as to the acoustical improvements provided by Berliner. September 8, 1928. (2.5M)
- Letter to Drexel Institute acknowledging their opinion of Berliner's acoustical improvements made to their auditorium. September 10, 1928.
- Letter to Dr. Barnes requesting his feedback on the draft report. January 28, 1929.
- Letter to Berliner, formally announcing his receipt of the Franklin Medal. February 28, 1929. (2.1M)
- Letter from Berliner's Secretary explaining that Berliner has become ill. March 2, 1929. (1.2M)
- Letter to Berliner's Secretaryexpressing the Institute's concern for his condition. March 4, 1929.
- Letter from Berliner's Secretary acknowledging receipt of the Institute's letter. March 5, 1929.
- Letter to Berliner expressing concern for his condition. March 21, 1929. (1.8M)
- Letter to Berliner's Secretary as a cover to enclosed newspaper clippings. March 26, 1929.
- Letter from Berliner's Secretary thanking the Institute for newspaper clippings. March 27, 1929.
- Letter from Berliner discussing his paper and its presentation. April 17, 1929. Page 1 (1.5M) | Page 2 (1.6M)
- Letter to Berliner acknowledging receipt of his letter. April 18, 1929. (1.8M)
- Letter from Berliner discussing the status of his paper. April 20, 1929. (1.5M)
- Letter from Berliner requesting invitations be sent to his colleagues and friends. April 18, 1929.
- Letter to Berliner acknowledging his letter requesting that invitations be sent to his colleagues and friends. April 20, 1929.
- Letter from Berliner acknowledging receipt of the invitation. April 27, 1929. (1.4M)
- Letter from Berliner advising the inclusion of an explanatory note in his paper. May 2, 1929. (1.5M)
- Short note from Berliner advising of a small change to the text of his paper. May 6, 1929.
- Short note from Berliner as cover to an enclosure which adds a page to his paper. May 8, 1929.
- Letter from Berliner requesting that an invitation be sent to an additional guest. May 8, 1929. (1.2M)
- Letter to Berliner with suggested changes to his paper. May 10, 1929. (2.6M)
- Letter from Berliner, commenting on suggested changes to his paper. May 11, 1929. Page 1 (1.8M) | Page 2 (2.2M)
- Letter to Berliner with information about the photographs and attendees. May 27, 1929. (1.8M)
- Enclosure to Berliner listing the Medal Day attendees. May 27, 1929. (2.1M)
EVIDENTIAL INFORMATION
- Committee Minutes
- Publications
- Clipping from "The Philadelphia Inquirer" detailing Berliner's acoustical improvement methods. August 12, 1928. (3.7M)
- Newspaper article about Berliner's Franklin Medal. Part 1 (852k) | Part 2 (798k)
- Photographs
- EPHEMERA
- MISCELLANEOUS
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