Guide to the Silicon Genesis oral history interviews M0741

Department of Special Collections and University Archives

2019

Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford 94305-6064

specialcollections@stanford.edu

URL: http://library.stanford.edu/spc

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.

Scope and Contents

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.

Conditions Governing Access

Original recordings are closed. Digital copies of interviews are available online: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/silicongenesis

Conditions Governing Use

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

[identification of item], Silicon Genesis oral history interviews (M0741). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Related Materials

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

Series 1. Video

box 1

C. Lester Hogan 1995-01-24

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 1

Marcian E. Hoff, Jr. 1995-03-03

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 1

Harry Sello 1995-04-08

Scope and Contents

4 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 2

Robert Ulrikson & John Nichols 1995-04-19

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 2

Federico Faggin 1995-04-22

Scope and Contents

4 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 2

Bernard Vonderschmitt 1995-04-28

Scope and Contents

2 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 3

James Downey 1995-05-20

Scope and Contents

2 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 3

Steve Allen, Lawrence Bender, Richard Steinheimer 1995-05-25

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 3

George Rostky 1995-07-20

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 3

William Mensch 1995-07-20

Scope and Contents

2 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 4

Gordon Moore 1995-08-18

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 4

Richard Hodgeson 1995-08-19

Scope and Contents

2 Betacam ,1 VHS

box 4

Regis McKenna 1995-08-22

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 5

Shawn Hailey, Kim Hailey 1997-12-29

Scope and Contents

2 Betacam, 2 VHS

box 6

Rob Walker (interview by Susan Ayers-Walker) 1998-07-09

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam

box 5

Paul Gray 1998-08-26

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam

box 6

Wilf Corrigan 1998-10-17

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 6

Jim Koford 1999-05-15

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 7

Don Brooks 2000-02-09

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 7

Charles Sporck 2000-02-21

Scope and Contents

4 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 8

Gil Amelio 2000-03-24

Scope and Contents

2 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 7

Stan Mazor 2000-06-09

Scope and Contents

1 VHS

box 8

Jack Gifford 2002-07-17

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam

box 8

W. (Jerry) Sanders III 2002-10-18

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam

box 8

Arthur Rock 2002-11-12

Scope and Contents

2 Betacam

box 9

Larry Sonsini 2003-09-03

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 9

Gerry Parker 2003-10-06

Scope and Contents

3 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 10

George Scalise 2003-4-03

Scope and Contents

4 Betacam, 1 VHS

box 11

Dennis Carter 2004-04-20

Scope and Contents

2 miniDV

box 11

S. Yoshida 2004-04-08

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 11

Michael McNeilly 2004-07-20

Scope and Contents

1 miniDV (damaged)

box 11

Jim Morgan 2004-07-20

Scope and Contents

1 miniDV

box 11

Sam Harrell 2004-11-16

Scope and Contents

1 miniDV (damaged)

box 11

Robert Palmer 2004-11-18

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 miniDV (damaged)

box 11

Don Valentine 2004-11-18

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 miniDV

box 11

Ed Segal 2004-12-09

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 12

Ted Gallagher 2005-05-27

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 12

John Hennessey 2005-06-29

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVcam, 2 miniDV, 1 DVD-R

box 12

Albert Yu 2005-09-15

Scope and Contents

1 miniDV, 1 DVD-R

box 12

Dave House 2005-09-27

Scope and Contents

3 miniDV, 3 DVD-R

box 13

Bob Dobkin, Jim Williams 2006-04-19

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 miniDV

box 13

Bob Swanson 2006-03-11

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 miniDV

box 13

Brian Halla 2006-05-02

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 miniDV

box 13

Paul Brokaw 2006-06-15

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 miniDV

box 14

Ray Stata 2006-06-28

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 miniDV

box 14

Silicon Genesis Europe Roundtable 2006-11-16

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 14

Curt F. Kesting (Fairchild Semiconductor Germany, Silicon Genesis Europe, by Horst G. Sandfort) 2006-11-14

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 14

Dr. Hans J. Schutze (Texas Instruments GMBH, Silicon Genesis Europe, by Horst G. Sandfort) 2006-11-16

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 14

Shelly Weinig 2006-04-27

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 14

"Silicon Stand Up" 2006-02-23

Scope and Contents

1 miniDV

box 15

Horst G. Sandfort 2007-03-28

Scope and Contents

2 DVcam, 1 Betacam

box 15

Martin Cooper & Arlene Harris 2007-04-04

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 miniDV

box 15

Peter Wolken 2007-06-16

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 15

Keisuke Yawata 2007-06-22

Scope and Contents

1 DVcam, 2 miniDV

box 15

David Lam 2007-07-24

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 15

Morris Chang 2007-08-24

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 15

Jay Last 2007-09-15

Scope and Contents

1 DVD-R

box 16

John East 2008-07-27

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVcam (out-of-sync), 1 miniDV, 1 DVD-R

box 16

Richard S. Tedlow 2008-08-13

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVcam

box 16

Bennie Marren 2008-09-27

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVcam, 2 miniDV, 1 DVD-R

box 17

Harold Vitale 2009-09-16

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 2 miniDV, 1 DVD-R

box 17

George Wells 2010-04-19

Scope and Contents

2 miniDV, 1 DVD-R

box 17

Jen-Hsun Huang 2010-08-07

Scope and Contents

2 miniDV, 1 DVD-R

box 18

Robert Blair 2011-03-02

Scope and Contents

1 miniDV, 1 DVD-R

box 18

Tsuyoshi Kawanishi 2011-07-29

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam

box 18

Pasquale Pistorio 2011-08-23

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam

box 18

Jack Balleto 2012-02-23

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 18

Peter Sprague 2012-11-13

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam

box 19

Piero Martinotti 2013-01-18

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 19

Steve Zelencik 2013-04-09

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 19

Mike Markkula 2013-06-03

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 19

David Laws 2013-06-07

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 20

Floyd Kvamma 2013-07-24

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 20

Elliot Sopkin 2013-10-02

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 20

TJ Rogers 2013-11-04

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 21

Waldon Rhines 2015-12-18

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 21

Irwin Federman 2015-05-22

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 22

J. Daniel McCranie 2016-01-25

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 22

Aart de Geus 2016-03-07

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 22

Bill Davidow 2016-03-23

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 23

Arthur Zetes 2017-12-19

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam

box 23

John Derringer 2017-04-07

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 23

Robert Skurko 2017-08-25

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 23

James Hively 2017-08-29

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 24

Papken der Torossian 2018-07-17

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 24

David Fullagar 2018-06-28

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 24

Richard Beyer 2018-06-06

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 24

Norman Patrick Doyle 2018-06-04

Scope and Contents

1 Betacam, 1 DVD-R

box 24

not captured- signal problems 2018-06-04

Scope and Contents

S. Yoshida 4/8/04 ; Ed Segal 12/9/04 ; James E. Gallagher 3/9/05 ; Nick Dewolf 9/24/05 ; Shelly Weinig 4/27/06

box 24

The Fairchild Chronicles (Walker Research Associates) 2005

Scope and Contents

1 DVD

box 24

The Microprocessor Chronicles (Walker Research Associates) 2006

Scope and Contents

1 DVD

Series 2. Audio

box 25

Jack Gifford

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Jack McCullough

Scope and Contents

2 audiocassettes

box 25

Lester Hogan 1995-01-24

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

John Pierce 1995-02-04

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Marcian Hoff 1995-03-03

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Ulrickson and Nichols 1995-04-19

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Gordon Moore 1995-08-18

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Regis McKenna 1995-08-22

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Rob Walker 1998-07-09

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Jim Koford 1999-05-15

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Charlie Sporck 2000-02-21

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Jack Gifford 2002-07-17

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Arthur Rock 2002-11-12

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Jerry Sanders 2002-10-18

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

George Scalise 2003-04-03

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Gerry Parker 2003-10-06

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 25

Larry Sonsini 2003-09-03

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

Dennis Carter 2004-04-20

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

Jim Morgan 2004-07-20

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

Don Valentine 2004-04-21

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

John Hennessey 2005-06-29

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

Ray Stata 2006-06-28

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

Swanson 2006-03-11

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

Paul Brokaw 2006-06-15

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

Dobkin & Williams 2006-04-19

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

Brian Halla 2006-05-02

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

[Horst] Sandfort 2007-03-28

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette. "Swanson" on cassette label.

box 26

Harris & Cooper 2007-04-04

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 26

K.K. Yawata 2007-06-22

Scope and Contents

2 audiocassettes

box 26

Fairchild 50th 2007-10-04

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

box 24

Rob Walker Interview on KALW 1995-05-31

Scope and Contents

1 audiocassette

Series 3. Etc.

Box 24

Transcripts (selected)

Scope and Contents

Interview transcripts for Gordon Moore, Regis McKenna, Lester Hogan, Federico Faggin, Marcian Hoff.

Box 24

Photograph of John Pierce by Rob Walker 1995

box 24

Microprocessor Chronicles - Photos from Rob Walker

Scope and Contents

1 CD-R (gold)