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Framed Segment of Cable Used in the First Transatlantic Telegraph Connection, 1858

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: Item 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Transatlantic Cable Collection consists of four items: a framed segment of cable used in the first transatlantic telegraph connection, 1858; a document certifying the cable’s authenticity; a photograph of the USCG ship Marmer, 1959; and an undated photograph of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s ship, Discoverer.

Dates

  • 1858

Extent

From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to researchers without restrictions.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the ODU Community Collections Repository

https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections
Contact:
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