Knight (Joseph A.) Collection, 1906-1939

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Summary

Title:
Joseph A. Knight Collection
Dates:
1906-1939
Creators:
Knight, Joseph A.
Abstract:
Extent:
.5 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Joseph A. Knight Collection. History San Jose Research Library

Background

Scope and content:

Printed ephemera, including stock certificates, reprints, periodicals, and news clippings, regarding Federal Telegraph Company and other electronics ventures, collected by Joseph A. Knight. Of note are stock certificates from the American Telegraphone Company and the American De Forest Wireless Telegraph Company; Federal Telegraph Company arc radio transmitter specifications; and material on the rhumbatron and klystron research of Russell Varian and W. W. Hansen, originally compiled by R. D. Washburne, editor of Radio Craft magazine.

Acquisition information:
Gift to History San Jose in 2011.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by History San Jose Research Library staff.
Date Prepared:
1906-1939
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers by appointment with the Curator of Library and Archives.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Joseph A. Knight Collection. History San Jose Research Library

Location of this collection:
1661 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112, US
Contact:
(408) 287-2290
research@historysanjose.org
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