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Silicon Genesis oral history interviews
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Silicon Genesis: oral history interviews
creator:
Walker, Rob
Identifier/Call Number: M0741
Physical Description:
12 Linear Feet
(26 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1995-2018
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Rob Walker, 1995-2018.
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.
Original recordings are closed. Digital copies of interviews are available online:
https://exhibits.stanford.edu/silicongenesis
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.
[identification of item], Silicon Genesis oral history interviews (M0741). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Stanford holds several related collections, including the papers of Rob Walker, Gordon Moore, Regis McKenna, and many others.
Also related are source interviews for the documentary "Something Ventured."
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Silicon Valley
Microelectronics industry -- California -- Santa Clara Valley.
Computer industry.
Semiconductor industry -- History -- California
Semiconductor industry -- Santa Clara Valley (Santa Clara County, Calif.) -- History -- 20th century
Walker, Rob