Seventy Years in the Silicon Valley: An Anecdotal History

by Clarence Robert Tower

Overview

Human forces of the Valley took their share of significant fame during the author’s life. Santa Clara University once gained national recognition by garnering Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl football trophies. Father Walter Schmit’s founding of the famous “Wutzit Club” solved the problems of the young population during the war years and beyond. Schmidt added his efforts to amateur boxing and went on to serve as Chaplain at several Olympics. Adding to the city wide fame where the accomplishments of swimming coach, George Haines, who put life into the World famous Santa Clara Swim Club. His Olympic swimmers included Mark Spits, Dona De Varona and Don Schollander to name a few. More in the book.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940165749315
Publisher:	Clarence Robert Tower
Publication date:	01/07/2022
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

"Seventy Years in the Silicon Valley" is only one of Bob Tower's accomplishments. He is also known for his paintings and for pen-and-ink drawings of historical subjects, some of which are in a rotating exhibit on the grounds of the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, California, the city he calls "home."
He designed the City's Bicentennial Medallion and is a holder of the Grumbacher Medallion, awarded for painting excellence.
Other books by this author include The Adventures of Zack Gentry (A Tongue-in-Cheek History of the Opening of the West) and The Life of a Teddy Bear Family"-a children's book that showcases more of his artwork.