"When the February 1917 issue was published, Bell was on the Society's Board of Managers -and- on the editorial board as a Contributing Editor. I am surprised that the article has a byline, and is not just an editorial."
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"Alexander Graham Bell was the inventor of the telephone, among many other things. He was also the 2nd President of the National Geographic Society!"
"...That author of that second story...his name seems familiar?"
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- Hometown:
- McKinney
- Why do you wish to join this community?
- I have 100 years of National Geographic issues!
- About Me:
- My family has collected Nat Geo's since 1917. I grew up with them, and I am curious about sharing with others about them
- Favorite National Geographic publication:
- February, 1917, Vol XXX1, No. 2
"Our Foreign-Born Citizens"
This story is a photo-documentary of Ellis Island, and all the people from all different cultures coming to America in 1917, all in their native dress...amazing!
- Favorite travel destination:
- Switzerland (I want to travel Norway though!!!)
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:12pm on September 28, 2021,
George Thomas Wilson said…
- At 5:06pm on September 28, 2021,
David Brannon said…
...That author of that second story...his name seems familiar?
- At 12:41am on September 29, 2021,
Scott T. Shier said…
Alexander Graham Bell was the inventor of the telephone, among many other things. He was also the 2nd President of the National Geographic Society!
- At 9:50am on September 29, 2021,
When the February 1917 issue was published, Bell was on the Society's Board of Managers -and- on the editorial board as a Contributing Editor. I am surprised that the article has a byline, and is not just an editorial.
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