Above: "Several months after Bob’s passing, The Bob Moog Foundation (BMF) staff rescued Bob’s priceless archives from its home on pallets in his former vacant workshop space in the country, where it was exposed to heat and humidity. It was Bob’s intention to take care of the archives himself after his retirement. Unfortunately, he passed away prior to his retirement."
The Bob Moog Foundation has posted an article focusing on their work with Bob Moog's archives. If for some reason you are new to the story, the archives are set to move to Cornell against the BMF's wishes. See this post for details. The following was sent out today via the BMF:
"For seven years, the Bob Moog Foundation has dedicated itself to the preservation of Bob Moog's Archives.
We have just posted a retrospective blog celebrating our efforts and tracing our progress.
Through photos taken over the years, see where this one-of-a-kind collection of documents and hardware was stored prior to our rescue and where we are today. Also, take a glimpse at the numerous events and museums where we have exhibited the archives.
Read the full retrospective here.
We'd like to say a special thank you to all of the volunteers who have donated thousands of hours of time to assist the BMF with preserving and protecting Bob Moog's archives. You are an important part of our work, and your efforts will live on through Bob's legacy!
Call to Action
One of our supporters started a petition protesting the transfer of Bob's archives to Cornell University. (If you don't know about this story, please read about it here.)
Please consider joining almost 1,000 people by signing the petition here. Please share this petition with your friends and family and help give the Bob Moog Foundation a voice regarding this disappointing decision.
Thank you all for your continued support of the Bob Moog Foundation--we wouldn't be where we are today without you!
Sonic Sadness: Bob's Lament [embed below]
The removal of Bob Moog's archives from Asheville will affect thousands of people in this area and beyond. Music technology educator, BMF volunteer, journalist for the music technology industry, and most importantly, Bob's long-time friend, Geary Yelton, gives voice to the lament of so many people with his beautifully haunting composition, posted on SoundCloud just a couple of days ago -- Bob's Lament. Listen to this haunting piece here."
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