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Tribute to Nikola Tesla on his 75th birthday in 1931

On Tesla's 75th birthday in 1931, Nikola Tesla's photos appeared on the cover of Time Magazine.  On this occasion, Tesla received congratulatory letters from more than 70 pioneers in science and engineering.  These letters were mounted and presented to Tesla in the form of a testimonial volume.

Above: Tesla's photo on the cover of Time Magazine, July 20, 1931 for his 75th birthday

Above: Testimonial Volume honoring Tesla's 75th birthday.

Above: Congratulatory letters from more than 70 pioneers in science and engineering, mounted in the testimonial volume.