Guide to the Mark Goldstein papers
Finding aid prepared by Rita Wang and Sydney Gulbronson
Computer History Museum
November 2016
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA, 94043
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Title: Mark Goldstein papers
Identifier/Call Number: X3451.2006
Contributing Institution:
Computer History Museum
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
5.21 Linear feet,
4 record cartons and 1 manuscript box
Date (inclusive): 1970-1985
Abstract: The Mark Goldstein papers consist of manuals, catalogs, product advertisements, articles and clippings, newsletters, and reference
sheets for microcomputer products from the 1970s and 1980s. A significant portion of the material pertains to hardware, peripheral
hardware, and software for the S-100 bus home-built computers and the Apple II. In addition to the printed materials, there
are program listings and approximately forty 5 ¼ floppy disks containing software.
Collection surveyed by Rita Wang, 2016.
The collection is open for research.
The Computer History Museum (CHM) can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying
any claims of the copyright holder. Requests for copying and permission to publish, quote, or reproduce any portion of the
Computer History Museum's collection must be obtained jointly from both the copyright holder (if applicable) and the Computer
History Museum.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mark Goldstein, 2006.
[Identification of Item], [Date], Mark Goldstein papers, Lot X3451.2006, Box [#], Computer History Museum.
Mark Goldstein is President of the International Research Center and a self-proclaimed technophile. As of 2016, he has worked
for 18 years in electronic and computer engineering, including 12 years managing engineering teams and projects. During his
collecting period, he worked first as an R&D engineer at MicroAge and then as a manager in hybrid test engineering at Medtronic.
Scope and Content of the Collection
The Mark Goldstein papers consist of user manuals, catalogs, product advertisements, and reference sheets for microcomputer
products from the 1970s and 1980s from various technology companies. A significant portion of the material pertains to hardware,
peripheral hardware, and software for the S-100 bus home-built computers and the Apple II. Many software manuals are photocopies,
not originals. Items of note include catalogs from MicroAge, S-100, 6502 Program Exchange, and Computer Learning Center, as
well as program listings from the 6502 Program Exchange and Apple II programs. Apple II promotional material and technical
literature, such as
About Your Enhanced Apple IIe: User's Guide (1984) and
Apple II: Cable and Connector Guide (1982), are included. The collection also holds clippings and photocopied articles from 1974 to 1985 about microcomputer
hardware, software, and programming, as well as newsletters, including The Digital Group Flyers #1-15 and JUDGE: Joint Users
of Digital Group Equipment #1-5. In addition to the printed materials, there are approximately forty 5 ¼ inch floppy disks
containing software.
Manuals and brochures for the following companies are present (incomplete list):
IMSAI, North Star Computers Inc., The Digital Group, Jade Computer Products, Ithaca Audio, SD Systems, California Computer
Systems, Semionics Associates, Industrial Micro Systems, Compupro/Godbout Electronics, Seals Electronics, Digital Graphic
Systems, Biotech Electronics, Solid State Music, Micronics Inc., Western Digital Corporation, Dataspeed, Mullen Computer Products,
Artec Electronics, National Multiplex, Byte Incorporated, Thinker Toys, Oliver Audio Engineering, SWTPC, Cromenco, Technical
Design Labs, Vector Graphic Inc., Micropolis, Alpha Microsystems, Beagle Bros., Personal Software (Visicalc), Omega Microware
Inc., Central Point Software, Medtronic, Continental Software, Artsci, Computer Solutions, Apple Computer, Software Masters,
Stoneware, Electronic Arts, DataSoft Inc., Penguin Software, SubLogic Company, Infocom, Spinnaker Software, Virtual Combinatics,
JRT Systems, Commodore Business Machines Inc., Micro Technology Unlimited, Pyramid Data Systems, MOS Technology Inc., Synertek,
Quality Software, Mountain Computer Inc./Mountain Hardware, SSM Microcomputer Products Inc., Microsoft, Videx Inc., Advanced
Logic Systems, Heuristics, Clear Light Inc., NuScope Associates, Processor Technology Corporation, MITS Altair, Pragmatic
Designs Inc., Marinchip Systems, Ackerman Digital Systems, International Data Systems, Scion, Visicorp, Rockwell International,
Microproducts, Compas, Ohio Scientific.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Apple II (Computer)
Computer Industry
Computer systems
Microcomputers—Handbooks, manuals, etc.