Dear Twainophiles, In my research, I began to wonder if a recording of Sam's voice exists. I've read that Edison recorded Clemens reading American Claimant, but that the recordings are lost. I've also seen a video clip online, but not downloadable, of Sam and two ladies, I assume his daughters (the quality is very poor.) Since Edison invented the phonograph in late 1877, and since Sam was a great admirer of technology, it seems natural that the two of them should collaborate. I've read about Sam's friendship with Tesla, too. If a recording of Sam's voice still exists (after all, half of the original ms. of Huckleberry Finn surfaced just a few years ago), it would be of great value to actually hear his drawl. Does anyone have any light to shed on recordings of Sam? Thanks, David H Fears