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My Dad's 40 Years with Illinois Bell and his "Collection"

Started by MagicMo, November 18, 2012, 12:20:31 AM

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Quote from: Dennis Markham on November 24, 2012, 01:11:20 PM
I have seen some penciled initials and/or a name on the bottom of the 500's in the past.  I don't recall ever seeing anything in color like Lil wrote.  There is another making on the bottom of yours that may be a refurbish date...it's difficult to read but looks like it was in '55?  Looks like 7R11-55.  I believe the R indicates a repair or refurbish date.  It could be November of 1955 or II (the 2nd quarter of 55).

Hi,
Yes, It is does have a date of 7RII-55.
Maureen
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MagicMo

More things I found today.
Maureen
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A few more
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Not sure what the following is:
Maureen
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three more
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The last pic was from his tool area in the basement. We could call him down there. LOL
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Not sure what this is.
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Quote from: MagicMo on November 24, 2012, 09:40:46 PM
Not sure what the following is:
Maureen
Hi Maureen:

That is a telegraph sounder... (6.jpg)


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MagicMo

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Quote from: MagicMo on November 24, 2012, 10:57:03 PM
Quote from: DavePEI on November 24, 2012, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: MagicMo on November 24, 2012, 09:40:46 PM
Not sure what the following is:
Maureen
Hi Maureen:

That is a telegraph sounder... (6.jpg)


Dave

Oh Cool! Thanks
Actually, you can see photos of a few of them on my museum "What's New" Page = you will find them approximately 1/2 way down the page.

http://www.islandregister.com/phones/new.html

Dave
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Phonesrfun

Dave,

Either your website is so complex or I am so dumb.  I cannot find a specific whats new page, but I'd sure like to see how the heck these work.
-Bill G

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Quote from: Phonesrfun on November 24, 2012, 11:13:34 PM
Dave,

Either your website is so complex or I am so dumb.  I cannot find a specific whats new page, but I'd sure like to see how the heck these work.

The page I gave you the link for in the message above is the New page - just click on:

http://www.islandregister.com/phones/new.html

and it will take you to the page. You will find the morse stuff halfway down the page...

In circuit with a power source and a telegraph key, each time the key is depressed, voltage will flow through the electromagnet on the sounder, producing a click when the iron bar is pulled down by the magnet.

Dave
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http://www.islandregister.com/phones/museum.html
Free Admission - Call (902) 651-2762 to arrange a visit!
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Dan/Panther

Maureen;
Could that tube device possibly have anything to do with the picturephone.

You know if you put all that stuff together you really have the starts of a nice museum.
D/P

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MagicMo

Quote from: Dan/Panther on November 24, 2012, 11:23:19 PM
Maureen;
Could that tube device possibly have anything to do with the picturephone.

You know if you put all that stuff together you really have the starts of a nice museum.
D/P

PicturePhone? I have no idea. I wish I knew!
A Museum? Last time I went to a Museum I broke a 200 year statue. Thank God it wasn't brand new one! :o
Maureen

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