Learning Resources

How can the notes, drawings, life and musings of Edison make a difference in our lives today?

The answer is simple. Edison’s daily strategies for success and creativity continue to provide meaningful insight and inspiration.

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Edison Originals - These are sample documents from the on-line editions of the Thomas A. Edison Papers. Included are links to Edison’s idea books and design journals, cartoons and clippings from his scrapbooks.

Thomas Edison's New Jersey - Maps that show the many places Edison worked in New Jersey, along with a descriptive timeline of his activities.

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