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- Zenith "My Radio" Pendant Transistor Radio, circa 1970 - The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.

- circa 1970
- Collections - Artifact
Zenith "My Radio" Pendant Transistor Radio, circa 1970
The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.
- Fairchild Channel F Video Game System, 1976 - The Fairchild Channel F Video Entertainment System is the first home video game console to include interchangeable cartridges. Jerry Lawson, Fairchild's head of engineering and hardware, co-invented the cartridge, which continues to be adapted into systems today. Lawson was one of the first Black engineers to work in Silicon Valley and was an early member of the Homebrew Computer Club.

- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Fairchild Channel F Video Game System, 1976
The Fairchild Channel F Video Entertainment System is the first home video game console to include interchangeable cartridges. Jerry Lawson, Fairchild's head of engineering and hardware, co-invented the cartridge, which continues to be adapted into systems today. Lawson was one of the first Black engineers to work in Silicon Valley and was an early member of the Homebrew Computer Club.
- Fairchild Videocart-11 Game, "Backgammon, Acey-Deucey," 1977 - The Fairchild Channel F Video Entertainment System is the first home video game console to include interchangeable cartridges. Jerry Lawson, Fairchild's head of engineering and hardware, co-invented the cartridge, which continues to be adapted into systems today. Lawson was one of the first Black engineers to work in Silicon Valley and was an early member of the Homebrew Computer Club.

- 1977
- Collections - Artifact
Fairchild Videocart-11 Game, "Backgammon, Acey-Deucey," 1977
The Fairchild Channel F Video Entertainment System is the first home video game console to include interchangeable cartridges. Jerry Lawson, Fairchild's head of engineering and hardware, co-invented the cartridge, which continues to be adapted into systems today. Lawson was one of the first Black engineers to work in Silicon Valley and was an early member of the Homebrew Computer Club.
- Instructions for Setting Up and Operating the Regina Hexaphone, circa 1912 -

- circa 1912
- Collections - Artifact
Instructions for Setting Up and Operating the Regina Hexaphone, circa 1912
- Voigtlander & Sons Single Lens Reflex Camera, 1900-1920 -

- 1900-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Voigtlander & Sons Single Lens Reflex Camera, 1900-1920
- Curta Mechanical Calculator, Model II, 1954-1973 -

- 1954-1973
- Collections - Artifact
Curta Mechanical Calculator, Model II, 1954-1973
- Ralph Bunche Information Card, circa 1985 -

- December 29, 1959
- Collections - Artifact
Ralph Bunche Information Card, circa 1985
- Instructions for Operating Maytag Multi-Motor Engine, The Maytag Company, circa 1931 -

- circa 1931
- Collections - Artifact
Instructions for Operating Maytag Multi-Motor Engine, The Maytag Company, circa 1931
- Sony "Sportsband FM Stereo" Walkman, 1986 -

- 1986
- Collections - Artifact
Sony "Sportsband FM Stereo" Walkman, 1986
- How to Install Your New Kenmore Automatic Gas Dryer, 1964 -

- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
How to Install Your New Kenmore Automatic Gas Dryer, 1964