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International Slide Rule Museum
This photograph depicts the suburban house at 1944 Quail Circle in Lafayette, Colorado, commonly identified as the home base of the International Slide Rule Museum, with a three-bay garage, brick pillars at the driveway, curb address marker “1944,” and recycling carts along the street; banners are hung on the left garage, and a flagpole stands at right under a patterned morning sky.
Front view of the residence associated with the International Slide Rule Museum at 1944 Quail Circle in Lafayette, Colorado, showing driveway, garage doors, and flagpole at sunrise.
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EstablishedMarch 14, 2003; 22 years ago (2003-03-14)[1]
Location1944 Quail Circle, Louisville, CO 80027
US
Coordinates39°59′22″N 105°8′49″W / 39.98944°N 105.14694°W / 39.98944; -105.14694
TypeScience and Technology[2]
CollectionsSlide rules
Abaci
CuratorMichael Konshak
Websitewww.sliderulemuseum.com

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 diverse manufacturers and time periods, showcasing the evolution and importance of these instruments in the history of mathematics and engineering.

It is often identified to be one of the largest repositories of slide rules and logarithmic calculators on the Web.[5][6]

Key people

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Board of Directors

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The 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:

  • Dylan Thinnes[3]
  • George Anderson[3]
  • Michael Frey[3]
  • Michael J. Syphers[3]
  • Nathan Zeldes[3]

References

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  1. ^ "What's New at ISRM". International Slide Rule Museum. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "International Slide Rule Museum". International Slide Rule Museum. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "ISRM Board of Directors". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Anderson, David V. (2020). Sick Schools: Diagnosis, Cure, and Prevention of School Maladies. Resource Publications. ISBN 978-1532696862.
  5. ^ Kimberli, Turner (October 7, 2009). "Slide Rule: 101". Colorado Hometown Newspapers.
  6. ^ Keane, Maribeth. "Calculating the Quality of Vintage Slide Rules". Collectors Weekly. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Introduction to ISRM and Slide Rules". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  8. ^ "ISRM Slide Rule Who's Who Past and Present". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.