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Silicon Genesis: Oral History Interviews http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8f76kbr No online items 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 [email protected] URL: http://library.stanford.edu/spc Guide to the Silicon Genesis oral M0741 1 history interviews M0741 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 Guide to the Silicon Genesis oral M0741 2 history interviews M0741 Series 1. Video 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 Guide to the Silicon Genesis oral M0741 3 history interviews M0741 Series 1. Video 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 Guide to the Silicon Genesis oral M0741 4 history interviews M0741 Series 1. Video 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 Guide to the Silicon Genesis oral M0741 5 history interviews M0741 Series 1. Video 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 Guide to the Silicon Genesis oral M0741 6 history interviews M0741 Series 1. Video 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 Guide to the Silicon Genesis oral M0741 7 history interviews M0741 Series 1. Video 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.
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