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- "Bosch Arc Light Magneto for Small 4 Cylinder Automobile Motors," circa 1919 - Magnetos served as simple, reliable ignition systems for internal combustion engines in early automobiles, motorcycles, and airplanes. Modern ignition magnetos are still found in lawn mowers and chainsaws, and aircraft use magnetos as an independent electrical system. Auto manufacturers, however, found other methods to keep engines turning.
- circa 1919
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"Bosch Arc Light Magneto for Small 4 Cylinder Automobile Motors," circa 1919
Magnetos served as simple, reliable ignition systems for internal combustion engines in early automobiles, motorcycles, and airplanes. Modern ignition magnetos are still found in lawn mowers and chainsaws, and aircraft use magnetos as an independent electrical system. Auto manufacturers, however, found other methods to keep engines turning.
- "The Minimoog Model D Operation Manual and Addendum," 1974 - The Minimoog Model D is a monophonic synthesizer that was manufactured from 1970-1981 by the R.A. Moog Company. It was the first synthesizer to be sold in retail music stores, and with approximately 12,000 total being sold in the model's lifetime, it was also the first synthesizer to be sold in such quantities as to be considered a "classic."
- 1974
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"The Minimoog Model D Operation Manual and Addendum," 1974
The Minimoog Model D is a monophonic synthesizer that was manufactured from 1970-1981 by the R.A. Moog Company. It was the first synthesizer to be sold in retail music stores, and with approximately 12,000 total being sold in the model's lifetime, it was also the first synthesizer to be sold in such quantities as to be considered a "classic."
- "Two-Cycle Diesel Engines, Model 71, Description and Operating Manual," 1939 - Introduced in 1938, the two-stroke Detroit Diesel Series 71 engine powered a wide range of equipment including trucks, buses, farm tractors, and stationary generators. The unit was available in two-, three-, four-, six-, eight-, twelve-, sixteen-, and twenty-four-cylinder versions. This operating manual provided detailed instructions and diagrams for running, adjusting, and maintaining Series 71 engines.
- 1939
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"Two-Cycle Diesel Engines, Model 71, Description and Operating Manual," 1939
Introduced in 1938, the two-stroke Detroit Diesel Series 71 engine powered a wide range of equipment including trucks, buses, farm tractors, and stationary generators. The unit was available in two-, three-, four-, six-, eight-, twelve-, sixteen-, and twenty-four-cylinder versions. This operating manual provided detailed instructions and diagrams for running, adjusting, and maintaining Series 71 engines.
- Instructional Material Associated with an Apple Macintosh IIsi Computer, 1991 -
- 1991
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Instructional Material Associated with an Apple Macintosh IIsi Computer, 1991
- Prodigy Interactive Personal Service Start-up Kit, 1991 - Before the Internet was accessible to the nontechnical public, consumers subscribed to networking services like Prodigy. Along with competitors like CompuServe and America Online, Prodigy promoted the Internet as a tool for information, shopping, and fun. This startup kit included a modem, software, and a free month of access to "a world of continually expanding and updated information and services."
- 1991
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Prodigy Interactive Personal Service Start-up Kit, 1991
Before the Internet was accessible to the nontechnical public, consumers subscribed to networking services like Prodigy. Along with competitors like CompuServe and America Online, Prodigy promoted the Internet as a tool for information, shopping, and fun. This startup kit included a modem, software, and a free month of access to "a world of continually expanding and updated information and services."
- Nintendo Entertainment System, 1987 - The Nintendo Entertainment System catalyzed the revival of home video game consoles in the United States. While the US was recovering from the "Video Game Crash of 1983," the acclaimed "Famicom" system was released in Japan. When adapted for North American markets as the NES in 1985, sales skyrocketed. Nintendo reinvigorated gaming, establishing rigorous quality standards, game testing, and debugging.
- 1987
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Nintendo Entertainment System, 1987
The Nintendo Entertainment System catalyzed the revival of home video game consoles in the United States. While the US was recovering from the "Video Game Crash of 1983," the acclaimed "Famicom" system was released in Japan. When adapted for North American markets as the NES in 1985, sales skyrocketed. Nintendo reinvigorated gaming, establishing rigorous quality standards, game testing, and debugging.
- Owner's Manual for Electronic Speed Control, 1979 - Modern cruise control devices were first offered on high-end automobiles in the late 1950s. Later, aftermarket devices became available. This manual for a 1979 Speedostat provided installation and operating instructions for the motorist.
- 1979
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Owner's Manual for Electronic Speed Control, 1979
Modern cruise control devices were first offered on high-end automobiles in the late 1950s. Later, aftermarket devices became available. This manual for a 1979 Speedostat provided installation and operating instructions for the motorist.
- Electrolux Cleaner and Air Purifer and its Many Uses, Trade Catalog, circa 1945 -
- circa 1945
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Electrolux Cleaner and Air Purifer and its Many Uses, Trade Catalog, circa 1945
- AVM Election System Guidebook, 1965-1982 -
- 1965-1982
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AVM Election System Guidebook, 1965-1982
- 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
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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.