In Spring 2024, AADHum and MITH interns from MITH388: Archaeologies of Gaming and Electronic Literature organized a public exhibition of rare and archival materials from MITH’s vintage computer and video game collection. With exhibits ranging from explorations of e-waste to miniaturized movies, with technologies on display like a standalone Oregon Trail game and iPod Classics, interns shared their discoveries from their semester-long investigation of MITH’s holdings.

“Here at AADHum and MITH, we know that the best way to get students excited about computer history is by getting their hands on it,” said Dr. Jeffrey Moro, AADHum faculty member who directs MITH388. “Our students have a real knack for discovering interesting and exciting connections in our holdings, and it’s a treat to get to help them shepherd their own research in this internship.”

Exhibits were on display in MITH through the end of 2024, after which they will be refreshed by the next class of interns in spring 2025.