1851-1900

Typewriter

Jan 1, 1867

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml The first typewriter was invented by the American editer and printer, Cristopher Latham Sholes, in 1867. This way of communication made writing a much quicker process and more sufficent during this time. It was the only way of typing before the avaliability of the backspace, space keys, shift keys.

Telephone

Mar 1, 1876

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml The telephone, also meaning "far sound" is the most widely used communications device. It was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. Bell's invention improved the way communication was being used. The telephone transmitted speech sounds over electric wires and is today one of the most useful inventions ever made.

Record

Jan 1, 1877

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml The first record was invented by Thomas Alva Edison in 1877. It was used to record and play back sounds (phonograph or record player).This allowed people to listen to information during these times.

Dry Plate / Gelatin Process

Jan 1, 1879

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml Geroge Eastman was an american inventor who made numerous improvements in the field of photography. In 1879, Eastman invented the dry plate method. This invention was important because during this time the dry plate / gelatin process was a primary from of visual communication and documentation in the 20th century.

Fountain Pen

Jan 1, 1884

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml The leak-proof fountain pen was invented by American inventor and salesman, Lewis E. Waterman. Before the invention of the fountain pen, pen tips required to be tipped into ink after every few words. This event is important because writing letters was a very important way of communication during this time.

Mailbox

Oct 27, 1891

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml On October 27, 1891, Philip B. Downing invented the first street letter drop mailbox that consisted of a hindged door that closed to protect the mail. This made for a much safer way to send out letters or documents.

Braille Typewriter

Jan 1, 1892

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml The hall braille typewriter was invented in 1892 by the superintendent of the Illinois Institution for the Blind, Frank Haven Hall. This invention allowed raised braille dots to be typed onto paper helping the blind type and also read what was being typed.

Radio

Jan 1, 1895

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml http://www.knowitall.org/kidswork/etv/history/radio/ In 1895, a 21 year old inventor named Gugliemo Marconi invented what he reffered to as “the wireless telegraph", also known as the radio. Radio waves during this time were commonly used to transmit Morse Code. Because of the invention of the radio, we are today able to acess different varities of music stations, gather information and much more.

Paperclip

Apr 27, 1899

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml The modern shaped paperclip was invented in 1899 by William Middlebrook. Because of the paperclip, we are today able to have better organization and keep certain documents held together by one simple object. Invented in 1899, due to its simplicity and good use, it hasn't been imporved upon since.

Brownie Camera

Jan 1, 1900

http://history1900s.about.com/od/1900s/p/brownie.htm The brownie camera, introduced by the Eastman Kodak Company in 1900, was the first camera that made photography accessible to the masses. The brownie camera consisted of a simple, black rectangular box that was very afforable, selling for only $1 each. Because of this invention, it has now led up to the technology and improvements that we have in visual communication today.