RV 689.3, Mike Augspurger Innovative Lives Presentation
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content: Augspurger, Mike
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content: Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
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content: Cater, Anita
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content: Mike Augspurger Innovative Lives Presentation and Oral History
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content: Mike Augspurger Innovative Lives Presentation and Oral History / Series 2: Reference Videos (Viewing Copies)
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content: 2000 May 5
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content: Box 3, Item RV 689.3
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content: Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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content: Moving Images
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content: Total Running Time: 1:01:32, Camera A

Anita Cater, NMAH staff, provides opening remarks for the 21st Innovative Lives program and discusses traits of inventors; introduces Augspurger. Discusses his early years growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and how his interest in racing motorcycles influenced his decision to attend motorcycle mechanic school. Outlines his early work as machine apprentice, development of his hand bicycle design, the invention process, and applying for a patent. Elaborates on the evolution of mountain bicycle development, the benefits of titanium, and how he became interested in developing a handcycle. A neighbor, Bob Hall, had won the Boston Marathon wheelchair race and Augspurger believed that he could create a better arm-powered design. Also mentions the importance of the magazine industry in marketing his product. Presentation includes photographs as well as demonstration of the custom-made handcycle. Answers questions from Nicholas Orem Middle School (Hyattsville, Maryland), and Rosa Parks Middle School (Olney, Maryland) students. Concludes with advice to students on being inventive. Still images from presentation are included at end of tape.