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Technical drawings and notes
1880s
Comprises technical drawings and notes made by Le Prince. Some are fragmentary.
Letter from James W. Longley to Louis Le Prince
8 August 1889
Longley writes about the trial of a camera. The letter is in two pieces.
Drawings of machinery
Le Prince, Louis Aime Augustin (1841-)
1880s
Comprises a drawing showing a section through machinery with various sketches and measurements.
Letter from James W. Longley to Louis Le Prince
5 November 1889
Letter from Longley saying that he has tested the new machine and thinks 'it will be perfection'.
Telegram to Munn and Co.
23 Apr 1889
Telegram stating that the Le Prince photography case will be 'allowed today'. Munn and Co. were the solicitors handling his patent claim in America.
Telegram from Jack to Adolphe Le Prince
6 Nov 1890
Jack says that even if Le Prince came to London he 'could do no more than we are doing'.
Letter from the Prefecture de Police to Elizabeth Le Prince
1 Apr 1900
Letter from the Parisian police about the disappearance of Louis Le Prince stating that their investigations have been unsuccessful.
Technical drawing of lighting apparatus
Le Prince, Louis Aime Augustin (1841-)
1880s
Comprises a drawing of lighting equipment in red and black ink. Le Prince has labelled the dimensions and parts.
Certificate from Halifax Literary and Philosophical Society
Halifax Literary and Philosophical Society
26 Oct 1880
Certificate for Louis Le Prince from the Society thanking him for his help in their 50th anniversary celebrations.
Letter from James W. Longley to Adolphe Le Prince
15 Jan 1899
Longley writes that Louis Le Prince achieved the best results using three lens. He wishes Adolphe luck with establishing rights in his father's patents.