History of Radio
Babcock Library Welcomes
John Ellsworth, Director of the
Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
presenting at the library
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Have you ever wondered how wireless communication came about? The miracle of being just about anywhere on earth, and a caller being able to dial your number and the signal finds you and connects. Or, you turn on a radio in your home or car and the signal from local radio stations magically comes through the speaker.
Wireless communications started long before signals were sent through the air in the forms of telegraphy, telephones, and wireless telegraphy. Many discoveries and inventions had to occur to make it happen.
John Ellsworth will share interesting history about this early development, history, and development of the technology. Shared too will be examples of vintage radios for your viewing pleasure!
Please register in advance as seating is limited! 
Call 860-487-4420 to reserve your seats.
See the New Items at the Babcock Library at:![]()
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This week's 29 new All New Items include "Keeper of the Lost Cities 9.5: Unraveled", "Games Untold", and "Tom Clancy Defense Protocol".
Babcock Library has lots of interesting items in the archive! ![]()
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The Ashford Elementary 1970 - 71 Class photos Kindergarten through Grade 8 are here at Babcock Library!![]()
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The 1971 #1 Billboard Hit was "Joy To The World" by Three Dog Night. If you are in this photo perhaps you remember the radio played it constantly!![]()
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Ann Harper, Library Director