The Varian Brothers:
From Halcyon to silicon valley and beyond
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On Friday, February 2nd, join the History Center of SLO County for our next Carnegie Chat, The Varian Brothers with Pete Kelley.
How did two young men from Halcyon invent the most important invention that was used in WWII, the klystron tube. Was it their innate intelligence? Was it the freethinking spirit they learned growing up in this utopian community? How did Varian Associates become the model company that greatly influenced Silicon Valley? |
Pete will explore these questions and delve into the impact that Russ and Sig Varian had on the world.
Friday, February 2, 2024
5:00 pm
Taking place in-person AND online
5:00 pm
Taking place in-person AND online
In-person details:
696 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
No registration required
Light refreshment served
696 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
No registration required
Light refreshment served
Online details:
Streamed via Zoom
Free preregistration required
Streamed via Zoom
Free preregistration required
If you want to watch one of our previous lectures, please select one below.
September, 2020 - Dr. Leola Macmillan and Geof Land, Toward a Moment of Reckoning: Understanding the History of Local and National Racial Violence
December, 2020 - Dr. Dan Krieger and James Papp, Eto Park and Brook Street: A Living Testament to Communities Ravaged by Racial Intolerance and Segregation
March, 2021 - Pete Kelley, The Quick and the Dead: The Committee of Vigilance and the violence of 1858
June, 2021 - Bob Hoover, Bob Vessely, & Bob Jorgensen, La Loma de Nopalera Adobe: A Historic Treasure of San Luis Obispo
September, 2021 - Laverne Buckman, Steve Kalar, and Dr. Vidya Schalk tell the story of the Rios-Caledonia adobe, and describe the work they are doing to preserve this jewel of the North County
December, 2021 - Joe Dana reflects on the life of his ancestor, William Goodwin Dana
March, 2022 - Sergeant Major Dan Sebby highlights the role of Camp San Luis Obispo in World War II
June, 2022 - Jim Gregory talks about the Central Coast Aviators of World War II
September, 2022 - Kathleen Cairns tells us about the Dallidet family, especially eldest daughter Cen.
October, 2023 - Marilyn Darnell describes when San Luis Obispo was Cow Heaven.
November, 2023 - James Papp delves into Architectural Photography in San Luis Obispo County
September, 2020 - Dr. Leola Macmillan and Geof Land, Toward a Moment of Reckoning: Understanding the History of Local and National Racial Violence
December, 2020 - Dr. Dan Krieger and James Papp, Eto Park and Brook Street: A Living Testament to Communities Ravaged by Racial Intolerance and Segregation
March, 2021 - Pete Kelley, The Quick and the Dead: The Committee of Vigilance and the violence of 1858
June, 2021 - Bob Hoover, Bob Vessely, & Bob Jorgensen, La Loma de Nopalera Adobe: A Historic Treasure of San Luis Obispo
September, 2021 - Laverne Buckman, Steve Kalar, and Dr. Vidya Schalk tell the story of the Rios-Caledonia adobe, and describe the work they are doing to preserve this jewel of the North County
December, 2021 - Joe Dana reflects on the life of his ancestor, William Goodwin Dana
March, 2022 - Sergeant Major Dan Sebby highlights the role of Camp San Luis Obispo in World War II
June, 2022 - Jim Gregory talks about the Central Coast Aviators of World War II
September, 2022 - Kathleen Cairns tells us about the Dallidet family, especially eldest daughter Cen.
October, 2023 - Marilyn Darnell describes when San Luis Obispo was Cow Heaven.
November, 2023 - James Papp delves into Architectural Photography in San Luis Obispo County