Chester F. Carlson
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Technology, Inventions
- Subcategories: Inventors
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1951-present
Article abstract: Working in his own laboratory, Carlson developed the first electrostatic copying device. After being rebuffed many times in his quest for corporate sponsorship, Carlson achieved fame and riches when his invention was developed into the hugely successful Xerox machine.
Early Life
Chester Floyd Carlson’s early life in Seattle, Washington, and later in Mexico and California was clouded by concern over the health of his mother, Ellen, and father, Olaf, and by his increasing duty to support the family. His father, a barber, was rendered an...
[The entire page is 1809 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
