Ever wonder about the history of the punchcard?
The punchcard exhibit starts with a Jacquard Loom, one of the earliest uses of punched cards, which helped to make woven fabric more affordable. Herman Hollerith’s invention of electromechanical processing of cards tabulated data for the 1890 census. The IBM family of punch card machines was used for data processing and record-keeping across many industries and academia. Punched cards were even used for matchmaking at the University of Iowa in 1963!
Come learn more about this history and punch your own souvenir card on an original IBM 029 to take home during the demo.
Saturday, 2 – 4 PM, free with museum membership or admission.
Typewriters of the Stars: A Celebrity Collection
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA in November with “Typewriters of the Stars,” showcasing the typewriters of some of our most iconic celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, and Tom Hanks. We’ve even included Jessica Fletcher and Superman!
Featuring the exact typewriter models used by these stars, and others, this interactive special exhibit celebrates the enduring charm of typewriters in the digital age. Whether you are a Tortured Poet or a dedicated star watcher, this is your opportunity to channel your favorite celebrity!
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA with “Typewriters of the Stars: A Celebrity Collection”, Friday and Saturday, November 29 – 30 from 12 – 4 PM. Free for museum members or with museum admission.
This is a memorable event as part of a museum visit with out-of-town guests and/or more local staycationers during the holiday weekend.
Typewriters of the Stars: A Celebrity Collection
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA in November with “Typewriters of the Stars,” showcasing the typewriters of some of our most iconic celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, and Tom Hanks. We’ve even included Jessica Fletcher and Superman!
Featuring the exact typewriter models used by these stars, and others, this interactive special exhibit celebrates the enduring charm of typewriters in the digital age. Whether you are a Tortured Poet or a dedicated star watcher, this is your opportunity to channel your favorite celebrity!
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA with “Typewriters of the Stars: A Celebrity Collection”, Friday and Saturday, November 29 – 30 from 12 – 4 PM. Free for museum members or with museum admission.
This is a memorable event as part of a museum visit with out-of-town guests and/or more local staycationers during the holiday weekend.
Ever wonder about the history of the punchcard?
The punchcard exhibit starts with a Jacquard Loom, one of the earliest uses of punched cards, which helped to make woven fabric more affordable. Herman Hollerith’s invention of electromechanical processing of cards tabulated data for the 1890 census. The IBM family of punch card machines was used for data processing and record-keeping across many industries and academia. Punched cards were even used for matchmaking at the University of Iowa in 1963!
Come learn more about this history and punch your own souvenir card on an original IBM 029 to take home during the demo.
Saturday, 2 – 4 PM, free with museum membership or admission.