Computers and Electronic Games ➔ Computer Accessory, Centronics Parallel Printer Interface With Graphics, Woodrow Vanhouten Personal Computer Archival Collection #200
Identifier:
2005.83.7
Description:
Small beige rectangular box with black lettering, and a grey cable coming out of one side, and a ribbon of colored wires from the other side.;This computer system and supporting papers and software, represent a significant early breakthrough in the evolution of the personal computer. This printer interface connected a Commodore 64C personal computer with a Panasonic KX-P1091 printer. 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) Writing on the top fo the case, and a label adhered to the bottom of the case.;This computer system and supporting papers and software, represent a significant early breakthrough in the evolution of the personal computer. This printer interface connected a Commodore 64C personal computer with a Panasonic KX-P1091 printer. 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:
circa 1985
Materials:
Plastic, Metal
Dimensions:
1.25" h 5.25" w 3.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Woodrow And Sharon Vanhouten
Related Entities:
Cardco, Incorporated (creator)
Woodrow Vanhouten (donor)
