Mina Miller Edison

Mina Miller Edison: The Force Behind Thomas Edison

Mina Miller Edison It has been my privilege this year to learn about the dynamic Mina Miller Edison. Especially as a role model for aspiring young women just starting a career. Currently as a college senior as well as with my position as a…
Ted Arnn

Interview with Ted Arnn, Great-Nephew of Thomas and Mina Edison

Wow! Our team at Falconer Electronics was recently blessed with an amazing opportunity. Ted Arnn, a great-nephew of Thomas Edison and his wife Mina Miller Edison, provided us with an outstanding interview. We were absolutely thrilled with…
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Studying Entrepreneurial Success: The Edison Papers at Rutgers University

Are you deeply passionate about electronics? Do you love history as well? If so, you need to check out the Thomas A. Edison Papers at Rutgers University (click here). The Edison Papers at Rutgers University serves as an extremely ambitious…

Interview with Professor Thomas Jeffrey of Rutgers University on Thomas & Mina Edison

Several months ago we decided to blog about the greatest inventor and entrepreneur in electronics, Thomas Edison. At that time, little did we know where this path would lead us. As a result, we were blessed to interview Professor Thomas Jeffrey, Senior…

Dr. Thomas Jeffrey, Senior Editor Emeritus of the Edison Papers at Rutgers

Dr. Thomas Jeffrey, Professor at Rutgers University, recently granted Falconer Electronics an incredible opportunity with a one-on-one interview. Professor Thomas Jeffrey also serves as Senior Editor Emeritus of the Thomas A. Edison Papers…

Mina Miller Edison and the West Orange Community League

Mina’s Love for the Community League Mina Miller Edison loved her community. She often volunteered her time or donated funds to local organizations in New Jersey as well as Chautauqua County. One such organization is The West Orange Community…
Mina Miller Edison holding Madeleine Edison as a baby, starting a family

Achievements of Mina Miller Edison

Mina Miller Edison, wife of Thomas Edison, led a fascinating life filled with amazing achievements. She not only played the role of loving wife to Thomas Edison, she was also an adoring mother to her children. In addition to her family life,…

Thomas Edison Quotes: Falconer Electronics Inc. Favorites

Why Thomas Edison Quotes The Thomas Edison Legacy stands as not only one of the greatest inventors in history but also a brilliant entrepreneur. As such there are so many Thomas Edison quotes that still apply to today's society. Being an…

Mina Miller Edison and Her Family Life

The Thomas & Mina Miller Edison Family  Continuing our blog series on Mina Miller Edison, we take a deep look into her family life. In particular, the six children that she raised with her husband, Thomas Edison.  The family of Mina…
Mina Miller Edison

Mina Miller Edison: Much More Than Just Thomas Edison's Wife

Mina Miller Edison A Force is Born On July 6, 1865, Mina Miller was born into a family of eight. As the Miller family continued to grow, Mina was the seventh of eleven children born to inventor Lewis Miller and Mary Alexander. Her parents…

Happy 153rd Birthday Mina Miller Edison: July 6, 1865

On this day, 153 years ago, July 6, 1865, an amazing woman was born: Mina Miller Edison. Mina was a positive force which she demonstrated with her many incredible achievements. Especially as the wife of Thomas Edison, a wonderful mother and…
Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution: "The Most American Thing in America"

Falconer Electronics is located in the southwestern corner of New York State.  We call Chautauqua County home which is also the birthplace of the National Historic Landmark, Chautauqua Institution. Chautauqua Institution is a 750 acre community…