RV 689.6, Mike Augspurger Interview
name: label: Collection Creator
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 689.6
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content: Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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content: Total Running Time: 1:02:33 Camera

Continuation of interview which commences on RV689.6. Augspurger discusses his relationship with his father and how he influenced his education. Reminisces about his cross-country motorcycle trip and outlines the pleasures and appeals of human-powered vehicles. Explores his initial apprehension about starting his own business. Augspurger demonstrates the handcycle outdoors and rides up a flight of stairs. (23:56)

Elementary school teacher George Tatum discusses his invention of the wave bike. Elaborates on his desire to combine his love of sailing with bicycle riding. Discusses the upright design and how it works. Demonstrates wave bike on the water. (39:47)