General Electric Collection

Laundry facilities in FSA migrant labor camp, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities in Farm Security Administration (FSA) migrant labor camp. Westley, California. [Note General Electric washer]

CB Radio inside Car, 2nd September 1981

A M61 Vulcan rotary cannon of the F-4 Phantom, Manching Air Base, Germany

OWEN D. YOUNG (1874-1962). American lawyer and corporate executive. Photographed while Chairman of the Board of General Electric

AMERICAN SCIENTISTS. Left to right: Chemist Irving Langmuir, chemist Willis Rodney Whitney, and physicist William David Coolidge, at the General Electric research laboratory, early 20th century

LABOR LEADERS, 1938. Group of labor and business leaders leaving the White House after a meeting with President Franklin Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. 14 January 1938

CHARLES PROTEUS STEINMETZ (1865-1923). American (German-born) electrical engineer. Working at his desk at General Electric in Schenectady, New York, 1923

EINSTEIN WITH STEINMETZ. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), American (German-born) theoretical physicist, with C.P. Steinmetz at General Electric in Schenectady, NY, c1923

M61A1 20mm Vulcan gun from a German Air Force F-4F Phantom, on the base at Manching, Germany

Minneapolis General Electric Company Meter Readers, 1918
August 31, 1918 - Minneapolis General Electric Company Meter Readers

ELECTRICITY: GENERATOR. An illustration of the direct current generator used by the Intramural Railway at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893

CHARLES PROTEUS STEINMETZ (1865-1923). American (German-born) electrical engineer. In 1900, this was the first research laboratory at General Electric

CHARLES PROTEUS STEINMETZ (1865-1923). American (German-born) electrical engineer. Photographed in his laboratory at General Electric in Schenectady, New York

CHARLES EDWARD WILSON (1886-1972). American industrialist (General Electric)

IRVING LANGMUIR (1881-1957). American chemist. Langmuir (left) and Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, at the General Electric research center in Schenectady, New York. Photograph, c1910

GENERAL ELECTRIC, c1900. General Electrics second laboratory, inside the factory gates at Schenecdaty, New York, 1900-01

AD: NATIONAL MAZDA, 1919. American advertisement for National Mazda, a lightbulb company owned by General Electric, 1919

AD: FLASHBULB, 1962. American advertisement for General Electric Flahsbulbs. Photograph, 1962

American lawyer and corporation executive
OWEN D. YOUNG (1874-1962). American lawyer and corporation executive

Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893
Worlds Columbian Exposition. 19th-century artwork of the Electricity Building erected as a wood and plaster facade for the 1893 Worlds Columbian exposition

Heinrich Beck, German engineer C014 / 0129
Heinrich Beck (1878-1937), German engineer. Beck studied at the Berlin Institute of Technology (TU Berlin). His inventions included powerful searchlight technology

Two women seated at a breakfast table, using (left to right) an electric coffee pot, egg boiler, and toaster
ELECTRIC COOKWARE, 1908. Two women seated at a breakfast table, using (left to right) an electric coffee pot, egg boiler, and toaster, all manufactured by General Electric. Photographed in 1908

EDISON MOTOR, c1890. Electric motor built by American inventor Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

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"General Electric: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to 1939, where laundry facilities in the FSA migrant labor camp of Westley, California showcase General Electric's commitment to improving everyday lives. The iconic image captured by Dorothea Lange depicts the company's dedication to providing essential amenities for all. Fast forward to 1981, and we find ourselves inside a car equipped with a CB radio. General Electric once again demonstrates its ability to connect people through advanced communication technology. This innovation allowed individuals on the road to stay connected like never before. Traveling further back in time, we explore a page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue of 1937. Amongst the toys featured is evidence of General Electric's involvement even in children's playtime. Their litho creations brought joy and imagination into countless households. Shifting gears towards military advancements, we encounter the mighty M61 Vulcan rotary cannon mounted on an F-4 Phantom aircraft. Here, General Electric showcases their expertise in developing powerful weaponry that ensures national security and defense. Venturing into NASA territory at Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later Dryden Flight Research Center), we witness the X-29 aircraft taking flight – a testament to General Electric's contributions towards groundbreaking research and technological advancements. The B-47A parked on ramp stands as another example of General Electric's collaboration with military forces worldwide. Their engineering prowess enabled these aircrafts' capabilities, ensuring efficient operations for defense purposes. At Edwards Air Force Base in California, team members perform engine fit checks on the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability demonstrator aircraft – yet another milestone achieved through close partnership between General Electric and aerospace pioneers. Witnessing extreme angles of attack becomes possible thanks to three thrust-vectoring aircraft developed by none other than General Electric themselves. These cutting-edge machines redefine what is achievable within aviation boundaries.