IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Telegraph Pocket Sounder and Key, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Telegraph keys are electrical ...

We talk about Morse code, named after its inventor, Samuel Morse. However, maybe we should call it Vail code after Alfred Vail, who may be its real inventor. Haven’t heard of him? You aren’t alone.

ONE OF SEATTLE’S most spectacular — and tumultuous — celebrations began with the presidential push of a historic telegraph key. Studded with Yukon gold mined by prospector George Carmack, the key had ...