Development of the Phonograph at Alexander Graham Bell's Volta Laboratory Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology, United States National Museum Bulletin 218, Paper 5, (pages 69-79)

** "Development of the Phonograph at Alexander Graham Bell's Volta Laboratory" by Leslie J. Newville is a historical account that chronicles the evolution of sound recording technology through the collaborative efforts at Alexander Graham Bell's Volta Laboratory. The book illustrates how Bell, along with Charles Sumner Tainter and Chichester Bell, enhanced Thomas Edison's original phonograph design by innovating with wax cylinders and discs, marking a significant leap forward in sound reproduction. It is a historical document of a series of experiments, technological hurdles, and inventive solutions explored to convert an initial concept into a practical device, eventually revolutionizing the early sound recording industry. The book considers the social and economic factors that influenced its development and commercialization. **