Name/Title
Data memory comparisonEntry/Object ID
2022.88.11Description
Collection of electronic devices taped or strapped to a white foam-cor board with paper labels. The board was assembled by Bob Sapita
The first items are two vacuum tubes that were the current technology in 1956 when Mr. Sapita was in 8th grade.
The next item is a transistor that was in use in 1960 when Mr. Sapita was in 12th grade.
Next came the integrated circuit that was in use in 1964 when Mr. Sapita was a senior in college.
When Mr. Sapita retired in 2002, large scale integrated circuit chips had transformed the world.
A flash memory chip is also included in the collection. It is taped to a separate piece of paper. On the back of the board is note with the dates.Context
Example of how technology has changed from the days of the Mount Baldhead Radar station.Collection
TechnologyCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2022.88Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionNotes
Given to Sally Winthers by John Kerr in July 2022. Mr. Kerr received the board from Mr. Sapita after it was used to educate a group of volunteers working to preserve the Mount Baldhead Gap-Filler Radar Station.Made/Created
Artist
Sapita, Robert "Bob"Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Mount Baldhead Gap-Filler Radar Annex 1956-presentCreate Date
December 15, 2022Update Date
December 15, 2022
