History
Article Features History of Chicago Section
The World's Columbian Exposition - Catalyst to the Founding of the Chicago Section
By George M. Thomas, IEEE Chicago Section, History Committee Chairman
- This 5 page article contains fascinating historical and engineering detail as well as many historical photographs.
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Article Features History of Chicago Section
Meeting of the AIEE Western Members at Chicago - Inaugural Meeting of the Chicago Section
By George M. Thomas, IEEE Chicago Section, History Committee Chairman
- This 4 page article describes topics and issues - including a long distance telephone hook-up and the selection of a practical incandescent lamp filament- discussed at the inaugural meeting of the Chicago Chapter. Photographs of two early incandescent bulbs and other documents or historical and technical interest are included.
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