In the first in series of four talks presented by the New Providence Historical Society, Edward Eckert will give a presentation on the History of Nokia Bell Labs. This presentation is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Mr. Eckert is the Bell Labs Corporate Archivist and Sr. Manager, IIS Intellectual Property Services. He has 30 years’ experience as a corporate archivist. He also manages and curates the Bell Labs Technology Showcase museum at the Bell Labs headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey. For decades, the legendary research center has given birth to the transistor and a host of other technological advances. In addition, the labs contributed greatly to the local economy.

The presentation will be in the Conte Room of the New Providence Memorial Library, Thursday, 6:30pm to 8:45pm.

New Providence Memorial Library
377 Elkwood Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974