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Case File of C. Francis Jenkins
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Case File Catalog Summary
"The man who will receive tonight these awards for a useful invention, cunningly conceived and skillfully executed, has probably done more to perfect the Moving Picture Machine and to widen its field of usefulness than any other. This simple statement should be sufficient to excite in us a feeling of gratitude to him who has so largely contributed to our amusement and education by materially assisting in bringing the Moving Picture Machine to its present high state of development."
This quote comes from the remarks made introducing C. Francis Jenkins on Medal Day in 1913 (available on this page). It summarizes the essence of his award.
Also available: A full presentation of CSA #1946 , which contains information about Jenkins' 1897 Cresson Medal awarding his invention of the Phantoscope.
REPORT CORRESPONDENCE
Jenkins Letter: To R.B. Owens, presenting further successes with motion pictures before the Institute for Committee review, 1/24/1913; (1.6M) S&A Assistant Letter: To Jenkins, requesting a completed application form and any information on the apparatus, 1/29/1913; (1.8M) S&A Assistant Letter: To Jenkins, acknowledging receipt of application for investigation of Motion Picture Apparatus, 2/4/1913; (1.8M) S&A Assistant Letter: To George R. Henderson, informing of appointment to the Sub-Committee investigating Jenkins, 2/7/1913; (1.9M) S&A Assistant Letter: To Jenkins, informing that application for investigation of Motion Picture Apparatus was accepted, 2/8/1913; (1.7M) Jenkins Letter: To Bullock, offering to exhibit his apparatus for the Institute, 2/12/1913; (826K) | Page 2; (754K) S&A Assistant Letter: To Jenkins, requesting a notice of when he will be in the city to show the apparatus, 2/13/1913; (1.9M) Jenkins Letter: To Bullock, apologizing for suggesting the demonstration, as travel to Chicago presented itself, 2/14/1913; (817K) | Page 2; (740K) Jenkins Telegram: To Bullock, informing that a friend's death prevents him from appearing before the Institute, 3/5/1913; (1.3M) Jenkins Letter: To Bullock, in regards to the deferred presentation to the Committee, 3/5/1913; (1.7M) S&A Assistant Letter: To Jenkins, relaying decision to lay case over until he could be present with his machine, 3/6/1913; (2.0M) Jenkins Letter: To Bullock, sending photographs of patent applications and slides, 3/10/1913; (1.3M) Secretary Letter: To Jenkins, informing that February report of the Sub-Committee was adopted by Committee for award of Scott Medal, 6/5/1913; (2.1M) Jenkins Letter: To R.B. Owens, in receipt of notice of recommendation of the Science and Arts Committee, 6/6/1913; (600K) S&A Assistant Letter: To J.S. Larzelere, requesting a call about the John Scott Medal premium, 11/18/1913; (1.7M) Bullock Memo: Notify Mr. Jenkins of Scott Medal award and ask if he can attend medal ceremony, 11/20/1913; (1.4M) Secretary Letter: To Jenkins, notifying of award of John Scott Legacy Medal, 11/25/1913; (2.2M) | Page 2; (1.7M) Jenkins Letter: To R.B. Owens, accepting invitation to attend medal ceremony on 12/17, 11/29/1913; (759K) Jenkins Letter: To Walton Clark, thanking the Institute for its hospitality and for the honor bestowed on him, 12/24/1913; (716K) | Page 2; (729K) Jenkins Letter: To R.B. Owens, checking on receipt of the $20 premium, 1/20/1914; (725K) Secretary Letter: To Jenkins, replying that the check was sent, 1/21/1914; (2.0M) S&A Assistant Letter: To Jenkins, reminding of promise to present the Institute with one of his machines, 3/17/1914; (1.9M) Jenkins Letter: To Bullock, asking whether a new or used machine should be donated to the Institute, 3/18/1914; (863K)
EVIDENTIAL INFORMATION EPHEMERA MISCELLANEOUS
