IP: TCMHC invition New Exhibit

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 16:25:58 -0500
> To: Interesting.People
> From: Jackie <office () computerhistory org>
> Subject: IP:  TCMHC invation: New Exhibit
> Cc: farber () linc cis upenn edu
>
> The Computer Museum History Center is pleased to invite you to visit an
> exhibit on Silicon Valley pioneers that will be on prominent display in the
> main lobby of the San Jose Convention Center from May 6 to May 10, 2000.
> This display, developed by the Museum in collaboration with Intel
> Corporation, is part of the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair
> (ISEF), a program that recognizes high school students around the world for
> innovative scientific and engineering achievements.
>
> The Convention Center lobby is open from 9 am to 9 pm Sunday through
> Thursday. On Thursday, the exhibit halls displaying student projects will
> also be open to the public.
>
> Entitled "Innovation 101," the exhibit celebrates the pioneering science
> and engineering entrepreneurs who have made the region synonymous with
> dramatic innovations in electronics and computing systems. The purpose of
> this exhibition is to highlight the individuals who made their mark in
> Silicon Valley and whose inventions and ideas caused the global digital
> revolution that has changed our world. The exhibit uses authentic historic
> artifacts and rare photographs to bring the history of Silicon Valley's
> high-technology industries alive in a unique and intimate way.
>
> The Computer Museum History Center helped define the concept and framework
> for the exhibit, doing the background research and providing photographs,
> artifacts and panel text. Kirsten Tashev, Dag Spicer, Chris Garcia and
> Eleanor Dickman of the Museum staff worked with Intel representatives to
> develop the exhibit, which is being transferred by Intel to the Museum
> after the Fair is over. "Innovation 101" will be on display in the Museum's
> Visible Storage Exhibit Area at Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View,
> beginning in mid-May.
>
> This collaboration fits well with the mission of The Computer Museum
> History Center to preserve and present the artifacts and stories of the
> information age. As you know, the Museum offers an active collections
> program, public access to the Center's holdings and visible storage
> exhibits, and extensive resources for research. Intel's sponsorship of ISEF
> is part of the Intel Innovation in Education initiative to help realize the
> possibilities of science and technology in education.
>
> The title of the exhibition has many meanings: reflecting life along the
> thoroughfare of the future, California Highway 101; referring to the ones
> and zeros of the global digital revolution, in which the currency of change
> is now information itself; and suggesting that this exhibition be viewed as
> an introductory history course in how Silicon Valley innovators have
> changed our world.
> Among the significant artifacts featured in the exhibit are:
> A Varian klystron oscillator tube
> An ILLIAC IV hard disk platter
> The Xerox Alto personal computer
> The SRI "Shakey" Robot
> The first hand-held calculator, the HP 35
> An early Cisco AGS networking router
> A Sun 1 workstation
> The original Apple Macintosh
> The prototype main logic board of the Palm Pilot
>
> We would be delighted to have you visit the Fair with your family and
> friends to see the Museum's exhibit. Advance reservations are not required.
> For more information, please contact Eleanor Weber Dickman, Vice President,
> Development & Public Relations, at 650-604-2575.
>
> The Computer Museum History Center
> Moffett Federal Airfield
> Building T12-A
> Moffett Field, CA 94035
> (650) 604-5205 Phone
> (650) 604-2579 Main Line
> (650) 604-2594 Fax
> http://www.computerhistory.org



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