| RefNo | ACS/1/3/8/1 |
| AltRefNo | 87491 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John A. Benn, Benn Brothers Ltd., 154 Fleet Street, London, E. C. 4., to [Alan Archibald] Campbell Swinton [Esquire]., F. R. S., 40 Chester Square, S. W. 1. |
| Creator | Benn Brothers Publishers |
| Date | 17 October 1928 |
| Description | Apologises for a delay in addressing Swinton's proofs and offers final suggestions for revisions, though he makes it clear that the final decision whether to implement them is Swinton's. Discusses technical limitations fo the "revolving disc" used in early television technology, noting issues such as flickering, commenting on the unlikelihood of achieving perfection with the current set up. Questions whether photographic reporoduction should be the benchmark for judging television images if the goal is to present live action visuals. Identifies two paragraphs in the article that may benefit from revision but assures Swinton that an editorial note will accompany the piece regardless of his decision. Emphasises the importance of finalising the proofs. Attached is a letter to Swinton, dated 10 October, from Benn, stating that on the same day that Swinton's article reached him, he had an invitation from the Baird Television Company to view their laest achievements, commenting on how agreeably surprised he was to discover the results, being a great improvemnt on those seen in 1927 [enclosure present]. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Typescript |
| PhysicalDescription | Carbon |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8285 | Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer | 1863 - 1930 |