Object Details
maker
Research In Motion
Description
The Blackberry is a handheld wireless Personal Data Assistant (PDA) and communication device. It has a thumb keyboard and a wheel for navigation, as opposed to using a stylus like its competitors. This unit was owned by a law firm partner who arrived at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, just minutes after the first tower was hit. Using this Blackberry, he stayed in constant communication with his staff all day until he had located everyone.
the trademark shown on the back of the device was registered and first used in commerce in 1999.
Blackberry devices were also instrumental in the publication of the Wall Street Journal on September 12, 2001. Although their offices were vacated and their staff scattered, WSJ writers were able to use their Blackberrys to write stories and submit them to editorial staff as events unfolded on September 11th.
Location
Currently on loan
Credit Line
Matthew Farley
date made
1999-2001
ID Number
2002.0355.01
accession number
2002.0355
catalog number
2002.0355.01
Object Name
personal digital assistant
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
black (overall color)
orange (overall color)
grey (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 6.2 cm x 9 cm x 2.4 cm; 2 7/16 in x 3 9/16 in x 15/16 in
place made
Canada: Ontarian, Waterloo
used
United States: New York, Manhattan, World Trade Center
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Medicine and Science: Computers
Computers & Business Machines
September 11
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Terrorism
related event
September 11th Attacks
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1029411