Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Walker, Rob
- Abstract:
- "Silcon Genesis" is a series of interviews with individuals active in California's Silicon Valley technology sector beginning in 1995 and through at least 2018.
- Extent:
- 12 Linear Feet (26 boxes)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Silicon Genesis oral history interviews (M0741). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Interviews of key figures in the microelectronics industry conducted by Rob Walker (1935-2016) and later Rob Blair, who continues to carry out interviews for the project. Interviewees include John Derringer, Elliot Sopkin, Floyd Kvamme, Mike Markkula, Steve Zelencik, T. J. Rogers, Bill Davidow, Aart de Geus, and more.
Interviews have been fully digitized and are available streaming from our catalog here: https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/4084160
An exhibit for the collection is available here: https://silicongenesis.stanford.edu/
Written transcripts are available for the interviews with Marcian (Ted) Hoff, Federico Faggin, C. Lester Hogan, Regis McKenna, and Gordon E. Moore.
Also included is an interview with Rob Walker himself, made by Susan Ayers-Walker, 1998.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Rob Walker, 1995-2018.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Original recordings are closed. Digital copies of interviews are available online: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/silicongenesis
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Silicon Genesis oral history interviews (M0741). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022