Series 5. Circuit Drawings, Schematic Diagrams, and Artifacts, 1949-1988
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This series is comprised predominantly of circuit drawings and schematics from Ray Dolby's work with Ampex on the videotape recorder project and a selection of drawings, notes, and schematics from Dolby Laboratories regarding two key technologies: the A301 Audio Noise Reduction System and Spectral Recording. The earliest drawings from Dolby Labs include schematics for a video noise reduction system prototype and schematic diagrams of the circuitry used in the A301. Other materials include a selection of Dolby's high school drafting assignments, a selection of pre-publication materials on drafting vellum and frosted mylar from Dolby's X-ray analysis research at Cambridge University, and a certificate proclaiming Dolby's election as a corporate member of the British Kinematograph, Sound, and Television Society.
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Access and use
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- Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
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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.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
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