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Incredible Victorian Voice Recordings Allow Us to Step Into the Past
This Video Reveals What Victorian Voices Sounded Like

By Eva Baron

https://mymodernmet.com/victorian-voice-recordings/

George Gouraud's 1888 Recordings are available via @internetarchive
https://archive.org/details/GeorgeGouraud

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Col. George E. Gouraud illustration.

Unknown artist - La Junta Tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.), 25 Feb. 1899. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90051267/1899-02-25/ed-1/seq-7/>

Gouraud, a distinguished figure known for his role in introducing the phonograph to Europe on behalf of Thomas Edison, as well as his military and social contributions.

The portrait might be rendered in a stippled or engraved style, a technique used in newspaper illustrations of the time to create depth and texture. It likely shows Gouraud in formal attire, possibly with a military uniform or a suit, highlighting his status and achievements. His expression might convey authority and refinement, reflecting his reputation as a prominent public figure.

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Stephen Hawking’s Eternal Voice
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Hawking’s refusal to upgrade his communication system preserved a voice that became iconic, not just for its sound, but for the profound identity it conveyed.

By: Sarah A. Bell

https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/stephen-hawkings-eternal-voice/

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NASA StarChild image of Stephen Hawking, the cosmologist and divulging scie

The illustration typically showcases Hawking in his wheelchair, symbolizing his resilience and contributions to science despite living with ALS.

His face is often portrayed with a thoughtful or serene expression, highlighting his intellectual brilliance and role as a popularizer of science.ntist, who was elected a member of the Royal Society in 1974.

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