Alexander Graham Bell’s Family Tree

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David Charles Bell David Charles Bell, uncle of Alexander Graham Bell (1817-1903?) married Ellen Adine Highland Together they had 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls: Alexander Bell (1841-1843) Robert Bell (1842-1849) Esther Bell (1844-1850) Sophia Bell (born 1846) married Richard Horne Chichester Bell (1848-1924) married Antoinette Ives Aileen Bell (1850-1914) Laurie Bell (born 1852) … Read more

Alexander Graham Bell: A Champion of Education for the Deaf

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Description of the Image Above: Alexander Graham Bell, teacher of teachers, seated on top step with Rev. Dexter King, founder of the school, and Dr. Ira Allen, chairman of the school committee, three steps down are teachers Annie M. Bond, Sarah Fuller, Ellen L. Barton, and Mary H. True, students are seated on the steps … Read more

Edwin H. Land, Polarization, and Aviator Sunglasses

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Edwin Land and His Polarizing Technology Today we’re going to talk about Edwin H. Land, the inventor behind instant photography, and the Polaroid system. It’s a story of innovation, determination, and entrepreneurship that started with a fascination with light and its properties and ultimately revolutionized traditional photography. Edwin Land was born in 1909 in Bridgeport, … Read more

A Biography of Gardiner Greene Hubbard

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Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, meet Gardiner Greene Hubbard, the man who played a significant role in shaping the modern telephone industry. Born in 1822, in Boston, Massachusetts, Hubbard was the son of a Supreme Court justice and had a notable career in law and finance. He was also an advocate of education, science, and geography, … Read more

Edward W. Bullard and the Invention of the Hard Hat

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Ed Bullard was a true visionary who made a lasting impact on the world of industrial safety. Born in the late 19th century, he grew up in a family that was already deeply involved in the safety business. His father, Edward Dickinson Bullard, was the founder of the E.D. Bullard Company in San Francisco, which … Read more

Alexander Graham Bell and the Invention of the Photophone

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Note: the image above is the famous photograph of Alexander Graham Bell making the first long-distance telephone call from New York to Chicago in 1892 A Brief Biography of Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Graham Bell, born on March 3, 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland, was an inventor and educator, best known for his invention of the … Read more

Alexander Graham Bell and the Invention of the Audiometer

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Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, was also a renowned scientist, engineer and educator. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1847, he was the son of Alexander Melville Bell, a renowned speech teacher, and Eliza Grace Symonds Bell, who was deaf. This background provided Bell with a unique perspective on the power of speech … Read more