The Oughtred Society was founded in 1991 by a group of slide rule collectors and is dedicated to the preservation and history of slide rules and other calculating instruments. In the past sixteen years it has evolved to an international organization with members in 22 countries. It is noted for its highly acclaimed Journal of the Oughtred Society, published twice per year. Continued …

• William K. Robinson's very indepth article, Mendell Penco Weinbach and the K&E Log Log Vector Slide Rules is available for download (in pdf or word document) in the JOS Plus section

• The 2007 Oughtred Society Award has been presented to Mr. Rodney Lovett of the UK. Congratulations Rod!

• The K&E Salisbury Products Division Slide Rules book, by Joseph L. Soper, is now available to order. Click the above link for a description, sample pages, and ordering information.

• The Oughtred Society Slide Rule Learning Kit is now available. Everything you need to become a proficient slide rule user. Click the above link for a description, and ordering information.

• The Fall 2007 Journal Advance Contents List with the upcoming article titles and authors is now posted on the Journal page!

• Want to submit an article? Check out the updated version of the JOS guidelines for authors on the Journal page.

• April 1, 2008. Deadline for submittal of articles for the Spring 2008 issue of the Journal of the Oughtred Society. Contact associate editor Don Black at black0755 "at" msn.com

• June 21, 2008. The Oughtred Society 17th Annual West Coast Meeting in Mountain View, California. More details and information coming soon.

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