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These records cover the period 1889-1911, with most of the documents dating from 1899-1907. They consist of correspondence, reports, agreements, financial statements, ore analyses, and legal opinions. The records pertain to the planning, organization, capitalization, operations, and failure of the Syndicate. Included are items relating to mining surveys, magnetic separation, and briquetting, as well as the cost, design, and operations of the iron concentration plant in the Dunderland region of Norway. Some of the letters concern the inspection of Edison's technologies at the New Jersey Zinc Co. and the Edison Portland Cement Co. Also included is material regarding the development of Edison's cement patents in Europe; the marketing of his storage battery abroad; and the promotion of his ore separation process in an Australian gold enterprise.

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Patents (1889- 1903)

This folder contains British patent specifications relating to magnetic ore separation and crushing rolls. Copies of Edison's patents are included.

Patent Applications (1898)

This folder contains documents relating to Edison's British patent applications for magnetic ore separation and briquetting processes. Most of the documents concern the issue of previous disclosure, arising particularly from published articles, including one appearing in the British periodical Engineering (November 12, 1897). Related material can be found in "Edison Ore Milling Syndicate, Ltd., Files - Correspondence (1898)."

Correspondence (1906)

This folder contains letters of transmittal regarding payments to Edison as a director of EOMS. Also included is a letter acknowledging receipt of a financial statement.