http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c89k4hmz No online items Guide to the Lee Felsenstein Papers M1443 Department of Special Collections and University Archives 2018 Green Library 557 Escondido Mall Stanford 94305-6064 [email protected] URL: http://library.stanford.edu/spc Guide to the Lee Felsenstein M1443 1 Papers M1443 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives Title: Lee Felsenstein papers creator: Felsenstein, Lee. Identifier/Call Number: M1443 Physical Description: 56 Linear Feet Date (inclusive): circa 1975-2007 Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36 hours in advance. Abstract: The papers of computer designer Lee Felsenstein contain material about the development of personal computers through the 1970s and 80s. Biographical / Historical Lee Felsenstein is an electronic design engineer known for his contributions to the early history of personal computing. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1945, Felsenstein studied electrical engineering and computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, where he took part in the 1964 Free Speech Movement protests and was employed as a junior engineer at Ampex. Working as a contract engineer since the 1970’s, much of Felsenstein’s output has focused on making personal computing more publicly accessible. His contributions to the history of computing include designing the 1973 Pennywhistle modem, an early acoustic coupler modem affordable to hobbyists, and the Osborne 1, the first commercially successful portable computer, released by the Osborne Computer Corporation in 1981. Additionally, Felsenstein is known for co-founding the Community Memory Project, a publicly-accessible computer bulletin board system self-branded as an “information flea market,” in 1973, and for his role from 1975 to 1986 as moderator of the Homebrew Computer Club, a Silicon Valley-based group of computing enthusiasts whose membership included Bob Marsh, Steve Wozniak, Adam Osborne, and Jerry Lawson, among others. Felsenstein also designed Processor Technology’s SOL-20 microcomputer, a popular hobbyist’s computer terminal released in 1976, and the VDM-1, an inexpensive video display module that served as a blueprint for the architecture of personal computing, released in 1975. Felsenstein has additionally engaged in nonprofit efforts such as the Jhai PC, a ‘remote village IT system’ designed for usage in rural jungle environments in Laos, and the Free Speech Movement Archives, an online hub for information related to the 1964-1965 Berkeley protests that Felsenstein himself took part in. In 1994, the Electronic Frontier Foundation awarded Lee Felsenstein a Pioneer Award for his contributions to personal computing. He was made a laureate of the Tech Museum of Innovation in 2003, and was made a Fellow of the Computer History Museum in 2016 “for his influence on the technical and social environment of the early personal computing era”. Scope and Contents Material was rehoused and listed by box. Series were created after the fact and descriptions rearranged for readability. The collection is arranged in eight series: Series 1: Community Memory Project Series 2: Golemics Series 3: Homebrew Computer Club Series 4: LGC Engineering Series 5: Osborn Computer Corporation Series 6: Village Design Series 7: Upstart Corporation Series 8: Accession 2017-243 Conditions Governing Access Open for research except for Series I: Community Memory Project, Subseries 1.6: Payroll, which is closed until Jan. 1, 2060. Computer media is also closed until processed. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Immediate Source of Acquisition This collection was given by Lee Felsenstein to Stanford University, Special Collections in 2004 and 2017. Preferred Citation [identification of item], Lee Felsenstein Papers (M1443). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif. 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. Subjects and Indexing Terms Science -- History. Guide to the Lee Felsenstein M1443 2 Papers M1443 Computer industry -- United States -- History Felsenstein, Lee. Homebrew Computer Club Community Memory Project (Calif.) Golemics (Firm) Series 1: Community Memory Project Conditions Governing Access Subseries 1.6: Payroll is closed until Jan. 1, 2060. Subseries 1.1: Receipts box 1, folder 1 Community Memory Project check receipts Dec. 1991 - Dec. 1992 box 1, folder 5 Office Expenses (P.O. Box rental) 1993 box 1, folder 8 Public Storage 1993 box 1, folder 14 Employee Reimbursement 1992 box 1, folder 19 Office Supplies 1992 box 1, folder 23 Petty Cash Information 1991 box 1, folder 28 US Postmaster 1992 box 1, folder 31 CoinBox 1992 box 2, folder 31 Check Register 1996 box 2, folder 33 Check Register 1993 - 1995 box 3, folder 8 CD Rom and other orders paid by Mastercard and Visa 1986 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 15 SEQB12-Advance Support Payments 1985 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 5, folder 2 Consulting 1991 box 5, folder 7 Employee Reimbursements 1991 box 5, folder 8 Health Insurance 1991 Subseries 1.2: Invoices box 1, folder 2 Electronic Mail: service from Institute for Global Communications 1993 box 1, folder 3 Insurance: invoices regarding insurance 1993 box 1, folder 6-7 Pacific Bell 1993 box 1, folder 12 Copies: service from Kinko's 1992 box 1, folder 13 Electronic Mail: service from Institute for Global Communications 1992 box 1, folder 15 Inkworks 1992 box 1, folder 18 Newsletter: service from Cerebral Palsy Center for Bay Area 1992 box 1, folder 20 Pacific Gas and Electric 1992 box 1, Pacific Bell 1992 folder 21-22 box 1, folder 24 Professional Services: service from Christy Bertani Bookkeeping 1992 box 1, folder 25 Public Storage 1992 box 1, folder 26 Red Alarm, Inc. 1992 box 1, folder 27 Requests of UC: timesheets and invoices for college work/study program 1992 Guide to the Lee Felsenstein M1443 3 Papers M1443 Series 1: Community Memory Project Subseries 1.2: Invoices box 1, folder 29 Insurance Policies 1992 box 2, folder 2 Electronic Mail and Internet Service Provider: service from Institute for Global Communications; Netcom 1996 box 2, folder 3 Insurance 1996 box 2, folder 5 Pacific Bell 1996 box 2, folder 9 Electronic Mail and Internet Service Provider: service from Institute for Global Communications; Netcom 1995 box 2, folder 10 Insurance 1995 box 2, folder 12 Pacific Bell 1995 box 2, folder 13 Working Assets 1995 box 2, folder 17 Electronic Mail: service from Institute for Global Communications 1994 box 2, Pacific Bell 1994 folder 22-23 box 2, folder 24 Reimbursements: contains receipts 1994 box 2, folder 35 In Process 1991-2000 box 3, folder 9 Sequitur-Invoice Master File 1984-1988 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 11 Sequitur-blank invoices Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 13 Sequitur-Memo Billing 1985 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 14 CD Rom mailing list orders 1986 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 16 Sequitur-open accounts receivable 1986-1987 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 17 Sequitur-closed accounts receivable 1986-1987 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 18 Sequitur-closed accounts receivable 4500-4600 1985 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 19 Sequitur-closed accounts receivable 6700-5596 (new series) 1986 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. Guide to the Lee Felsenstein M1443 4 Papers M1443 Series 1: Community Memory Project Subseries 1.2: Invoices box 3, folder 24 Sequitur-closed accounts receivable 0500-0600 1984-1985 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 31 Sequiter Pacific Software Royalties 1986 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 3, folder 35 Posted Expenses 1985-1986 Scope and Contents Materials pertaining to Sequitur (trademark of The Community Memory Project), a relational database system. box 4, folder 16 Cash Disbursements Bills August 1990 box 4, folder 17 Cash Disbursements Bills September