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Phonograph records reach 90 years of sound history
The article notes phonograph records dating to the 19th century and predicts their 1967 milestone while recounting early developments. It highlights Edison’s initial talking machine, Bell and Tainter’s improvements, and Caruso’s role in popularizing recording as music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Leon Scott
America
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Edison Speaking Phonograph Co
Gardiner Greene Hubbard
Alexander Graham Bell
Dr. Bell
Mr. Hubbard
Dr. Bell Janed
Chichester
Charles Sumner Tainter
Volta Laboratory
Washington, D.C
Bell
Sociates
Two Bells
Tainter
Enrico Caruso