Computer Revolutions Exhibit: On Display Sept. 4, Opening Event Sept. 15

Computer Revolutions, a new University of Oklahoma Libraries exhibit, explores the profound impact of the personal computer on everyday life and society through a display of rare technological artifacts and other primary sources. Drawing from the holdings of the Libraries’ History of Science Collections, the free exhibit will be on view on the first floor of Bizzell Memorial Library beginning Friday, September 4.

Co-curated by Dr. Kerry Magruder (Curator, History of Science Collections) and Dr. James Burnes (Senior Exhibits Coordinator), Computer Revolutions features over 50 unique artifacts that showcase the evolution of the personal computer from its advent in the 1970s to the proliferation of mobile devices in the 21st century. Exhibit visitors will explore the role of personal computers in advancing research, learning, creativity, and connectivity.

The exhibit also explores the origins of the information revolution, showing how scientific discoveries of the 19th century and earlier laid the foundation for today’s digital society.

To celebrate the launch of Computer Revolutions, University Libraries is hosting an exhibit opening on Tuesday, September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first floor of Bizzell. Exhibit curators will be on hand to walk attendees through the exhibit. Dr. Hunter Heyck, Professor, Department of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine, will provide commentary and introductory remarks at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided in the Daniel J. & Ruth F. Boorstin Collection room. The event is open to all. 

The hours of the exhibit are consistent with the general hours of Bizzell Memorial Library.

For more information, email specialresearchcollections@ou.edu.