The International Slide Rule Museum (ISRM) is an American museum dedicated to the preservation and display of slide rules and other mathematical artefacts. Established in 2003 by Michael Konshak, who serves as its curator,[3][4] the museum houses a collection of slide rules from divers manufacturers and time periods, showcasing the evolution and importance of these instruments in the history of mathematics and engineering.
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| Established | March 14, 2003[2] |
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| Location | 1944 Quail Circle, Louisville, CO 80027 US |
| Coordinates | 39°59′22″N 105°8′49″W / 39.98944°N 105.14694°W |
| Type | Science and Technology[1] |
| Collections | Slide rules Abaci |
| Curator | Michael Konshak |
| Website | www |
It is often identified to be one of the largest repositories of slide rules and logarithmic calculators on the Web.[5][6]
Key people
editBoard of Directors
editThe museum's operations are overseen by its governing body, the Board of Directors, presently composed of nine members. Each member of the Board fulfills a role in the stewardship and guidance of the institution.[3]
Leadership Positions:
- Director and Curator – Michael V. Konshak[3][7]
- Trustee and Treasurer – Rebecca A. Konshak[3]
- Head of Public Communications, Education, etc. – Marvin Clarence[3][8]
Advisors:
References
edit- ^ "International Slide Rule Museum". International Slide Rule Museum. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ "What's New at ISRM". International Slide Rule Museum. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "ISRM Board of Directors". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Anderson, David V. (2020). Sick Schools: Diagnosis, Cure, and Prevention of School Maladies. Resource Publications. ISBN 978-1532696862.
- ^ Kimberli, Turner (2009-10-07). "Slide Rule: 101". Colorado Hometown Newspapers.
- ^ Keane, Maribeth. "Calculating the Quality of Vintage Slide Rules". Collectors Weekly. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ "Introduction to ISRM and Slide Rules". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ "ISRM Slide Rule Who's Who Past and Present". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
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