International Slide Rule Museum

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.

International Slide Rule Museum
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EstablishedMarch 14, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-03-14)[2]
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[1]
CollectionsSlide rules
Abaci
CuratorMichael Konshak
Websitewww.sliderulemuseum.com

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

References edit

  1. ^ "International Slide Rule Museum". International Slide Rule Museum. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  2. ^ "What's New at ISRM". International Slide Rule Museum. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  3. ^ "ISRM Board of Directors". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  4. ^ Anderson, David V. (2020). Sick Schools: Diagnosis, Cure, and Prevention of School Maladies. Resource Publications. ISBN 978-1532696862.
  5. ^ Kimberli, Turner (2009-10-07). "Slide Rule: 101". Colorado Hometown Newspapers.
  6. ^ Keane, Maribeth. "Calculating the Quality of Vintage Slide Rules". Collectors Weekly. Retrieved 2023-11-25.