Contract files, 1887-1933
Part of collection: RCA Victor Camden/Frederick O. Barnum III collection (2069)
Dates
- Creation: 1887-1933
Scope and Content
The first subseries of original contracts and agreements pertain to the formation of RCA between 1919 and 1932. This includes prior rights acquired from the Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited, the construction of American transmission stations by the Marconi; world radio communication rights; the dissolution of the American Marconi company; disputes over the Marconi and Alexanderson alternator patents; the disputes among RCA, GE and Westinghouse; and the antitrust suit.
Extent
From the Collection: 250 Linear Feet
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: RCA Corporation (Organization)
- From the Collection: Barnum, Frederick O., III (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository