Computers and Electronic Games ➔ Computer Accessory, Commodore 1541-ii Floppy Disk Drive, Woodrow Vanhouten Personal Computer Archival Collection #200
Identifier:
2005.83.4a-b
Description:
.a) Original box or shipping carton for Commodore 1541-II Floppy Disk Drive. .b) Rectangular plastic disk drive accessory for a Commodore 64C Personal Computer.;This computer system and supporting papers and software, represent a significant early breakthrough in the evolution of the personal computer. At its height the Commodore 64 became the best selling personal computer brand of all time. Together, the papers, software and hardware constitute a complete personal computer system. They will be useful for future researchers of technology, or as period-appropriate equipment for exhibition.;All of the manuals, warranties, hardware and software in this collection were used by Woodrow VanHouten.;Mr. Van Houten purchased his Commodore 64 personal computer, accessories, software and manuals around 1986 to write his first book, The Poke of Peter Pike. His sister Carol J. Crawford also used this computer in 1997 to write her memoir, before dying of ALS.;1) Metal label affixed to underside of disk drive shell.;This computer system and supporting papers and software, represent a significant early breakthrough in the evolution of the personal computer. At its height the Commodore 64 became the best selling personal computer brand of all time. Together, the papers, software and hardware constitute a complete personal computer system. Woodrow Van Houten purchased his Commodore 64 personal computer, accessories, software and manuals around 1986 to write his first book, The Poke of Peter Pike. His sister Carol J. Crawford also used this computer in 1997 to write her memoir, before dying of ALS.
Date:
1986
Materials:
Plastic, Metal, Cardboard
Dimensions:
5" h 15" w 12" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Woodrow And Sharon Vanhouten
Related Entities:
Commodore Business Machines, Incorporated (creator)
Woodrow Vanhouten (donor)
Related Place:
Japan
