[vcf-midatlantic] CompuMuseum is looking for speakers

[Jeffrey Brace]

Hello everyone,

Jim from CompuMuseum is organizing for upcoming World Computer Day,
February 15th.

He is looking for speakers on any of the two devices below (Transac and
Illiac)  Or anyone who worked on those devices.

Here is the info:

It's a two hour presentation. Each speaker talks for 15 minutes with Q&A.

*World Computer Day 2024, February 15th *
Theme of Event

THE BIG THREE EARLY COMPUTING INNOVATIONS


*Looking Beyond the Famous Computer Successes Historical Significance of an
Apparently Failed Project Rethinking Failure in Computer Heritage *


Philco Transac - Philco of Philadelphia
15 made of 1st one; CHM has a 212
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philco_computers

ORDVAC to ILLIAC - For Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland
The University of Illinois Tie with Aberdeen. Ordvac to Illiac Series
For the University of Illinois. All one off machines. Pieces at CHM.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILLIAC

I can forward you his info if you have any suggestions.

Thanks!

Jeff