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Apple Computer Inc. records
M1007
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Description
Collection contains organizational charts, annual reports, company directories, internal communications, engineering reports,
design materials, press releases, manuals, public relations materials, human resource information, videotapes, audiotapes,
software, hardware, and corporate memorabilia. Also includes information regarding the Board of Directors and their decisions.
Background
Apple Computer, Inc. was incorporated on January 3, 1977. Apple Computer, Inc., ignited the personal computer revolution in
the 1970s with the Apple II, and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh, of which it had sold more
30 million systems as of the end of 1998. Apple's original mission as articulated by its co-founder Steven Jobs was to bring
the best personal computing products and support to students, educators, designers, scientists, engineers, business persons
and consumers in over 140 countries around the world. In 1998, Apple Computer, Inc. maintained Research & Development sites
in Cork, Ireland; Cupertino, California; Tokyo, Japan; and Zhuhai, China. Apple owned manufacturing facilities in the United
States, Ireland, and Singapore. Distribution facilities are located in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Singapore,
and Japan.
Extent
600 Linear Feet
Restrictions
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.
Availability
Open for research; material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. As per legal agreement, copies
of audio-visual material are only available in the Special Collections reading room unless explicit written permission from
the copyright holder is obtained. For further details please contact Stanford Special Collections (specialcollections@stanford.edu).