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Thomas Alva Edison

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Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor, scientist, and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" (now Edison, New Jersey) by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production and large teamwork to the process of invention, and therefore is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.

Edison is the third most prolific inventor in history, holding 1,093 US patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. He is credited with numerous inventions that contributed to mass communication and, in particular, telecommunications. These included a stock ticker, a mechanical vote recorder, a battery for an electric car, electrical power, recorded music and motion pictures. His advanced work in these fields was an outgrowth of his early career as a telegraph operator. Edison originated the concept and implementation of electric-power generation and distribution to homes, businesses, and factories – a crucial development in the modern industrialized world. His first power station was on Manhattan Island, New York.

From the Thomas Edison entry on Wikipedia, provided through a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-SA).


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Every February 11th the Edison community celebrates Mr. Edison's birthday!

This delicious cake was made with love by one of our parents.  
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  • Edison K-8 School
    • School Calendar
    • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Edison Core Values
    • Uniforms
    • About Thomas Edison
    • Facilities
    • Images of School Grounds
  • Administration
  • Teachers
  • School Year Photos
  • Families
  • Special Education
    • Inclusion Newsletters
  • ELA
  • Math
  • STEM Instruction
  • Specialties
    • Foreign Language
    • Visual Arts
    • Theater >
      • Setting and Design Photos >
        • Lion King (2018)
      • Edison in Wonderland
      • Macbeth - (Spring 2016)
      • Annie (May 2012)
      • A Midsummer Night's Dream (January 2012)
      • Romeo and Juliet (May 2011)
      • The Wiz (Jan 2011)
    • Music >
      • Chorus
      • Band
    • Elementary Music
    • Physical Education
    • Athletics >
      • Cross Country
      • Basketball
      • Soccer
      • Rowing
      • Volleyball
  • Parent Council
  • Support the Edison
  • FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contact Us
  • UNDER CONSTRUCTION
    • Site Council
    • Partnerships >
      • City Connects
      • College Success Academy
    • Students >
      • After-School Programs
      • School Handbook
      • Anti-Bullying
    • Fall 2017 Newsletter
    • Prospective Families
    • Student Learning Goals
    • Academic Resources
    • Common Core Resource
    • MCAS and PARCC Schedule
    • Other Resources for Families