Representation does matter. I believe that government, organizations and MUSEUMS should reflect the community. History is made up of many stories, faces and voices.
Reflection (Day 14 of Museum 30 Challenge)
Food (Day 13 of Museum 30 Challenge)
This is the kitchen computer and it appeared in the Neiman Marcus 1969 Christmas catalogue. For $10,600 you got the computer, a cookbook, apron and a TWO WEEK PROGRAMMING class you had to take in order to operate it. Surprisingly none were sold.
Favorite Object (Day 12 of Museum 30 Challenge)
One of my favorite things to talk about is XEROX PARC and the Alto Computer. This research center was founded in 1970 in Palo Alto, CA. Have you ever used a laser printer, Ethernet, icons (on computer),pop up menus, overlapping windows? If so, you can thank PARC.
Journey to Work (Day 11 of Museum 30 Challenge)
My journey to work is filled with traffic and dreaming of self driving cars.
Texture (Day 10 of Museum 30 Challenge)
Day 10: texture. #museum30 @computerhistory #siliconvalley
After Dark (Day 9 of Museum 30 Challenge)
For me there really is no after hours at work. The building always has something going on whether we are open to the public, hosting an event or getting ready for another day. There is no after dark because the lights are always on.
Controversial (Day 8 of Museum 30 Challenge)
Want to start a heated debate? Ask who invented the first computer.
Museum Love Story (Day 7 of Museum 30 Challenge)
Part of a Cray 1 supercomputer. The bottom part looks like a bench. Many joke that it is the world's most expensive love seat.
Labels (Day 6 of Museum 30 Challenge)
Knobs, with writing on them, from SAGE. SAGE was a computer used during the height of the Cold War to track enemy planes. Operators describe long period of boredom along with seconds of sheer panic. I can only imagine. Wonder during what activity period these notes were written?
Animals (Day 5: Museum 30 Challenge)
I’ll pass on a robotic dog. Give me the fur and the love you cannot program.
Caroline Evans 