Welcome and introductory remarks by Spencer Crew, Secretary I. Michael Heyman, Arthur Molella and Jerome Lemelson in honor of the establishment of the Lemelson Center and the first Innovative Lives Program (a series of lecture-demonstrations by American inventors and entrepreneurs for young people--by Hildreth AHal@ Walker. Discussion of the Lemelson Center goals and mission. Interview questions with Jerome Lemelson about patenting, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and entrepreneurship in the United States. Features a laser demonstration with Jerome Lemelson and school students in the Hands on Science Center, American History Museum.
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Collection is open for research but the original videos are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Signed copies of releases for Hal Walker and Mark Lee Stephens on file.
Collection Citation:
Hal Walker Innovative Lives Presentation, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.