[SIGCIS-Members] Charles Babbage, Novelist

[Marc Weber]

Dear Matt:
I've forwarded your question to Doron Swade, who headed the construction of both that engine and the one we have at the Computer History Museum (CHM), and Tim Robinson, who is responsible for the one at CHM; will let you know any answers. 
Best, Marc

Marc Weber  |   marc at webhistory.org  |   +1 415 282 6868 
Internet History Program Founder and Curator, Computer History Museum            
1401 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View CA 94043 computerhistory.org/nethistory
Co-founder, Web History Center and Project, webhistory.org 

On Aug 5, 2014, at 6:27 AM, Matthew Kirschenbaum wrote:

> Well, almost.
> 
> On a recent trip the National Science Museum in London, UK I spotted
> mention of the fact that CB considered writing novels as a way to
> finance work on the Analytical Engine; but he never did.
> 
> Exhibit cards being exhibit cards, there was no sourcing for this
> tidbit. I've checked some of the Babbage bios, like Hyman, but while
> they also make the same claim there's still no specific sourcing. Does
> anyone know where it actually comes from?
> 
> Thanks, Matt
> 
> 
> 
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Marc Weber  |   marc at webhistory.org  |   +1 415 282 6868 
Internet History Program Founder and Curator, Computer History Museum            
1401 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View CA 94043 computerhistory.org/nethistory
Co-founder, Web History Center and Project, webhistory.org