Portrait of Francis R. Upton at Menlo Park, 1879
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Thomas Edison recruited talented assistants to his Menlo Park Laboratory to help develop and realize his innovative ideas. In 1878, Edison hired Francis Upton, an American mathematician and physicist. Upton conducted scientific research and performed advanced calculations to convert ideas into workable inventions. Upton continued to collaborate with Edison into the early 20th century, long after the Menlo Park years.
Thomas Edison recruited talented assistants to his Menlo Park Laboratory to help develop and realize his innovative ideas. In 1878, Edison hired Francis Upton, an American mathematician and physicist. Upton conducted scientific research and performed advanced calculations to convert ideas into workable inventions. Upton continued to collaborate with Edison into the early 20th century, long after the Menlo Park years.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1879
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2005.0.32.103
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5.75 in
Width: 4.125 in
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