The Historical Section Committee is responsible for the SAIEE's Technical Library and Museum, which are housed at the SAIEE Headquarters in Johannesburg.
The SAIEE Historical Section exists to conserve the history of electrical engineering, with particular reference to South Africa, and to promote interest in this subject. To this end, members collect electrical artefacts, books, journals and other printed matter for research purposes. Should you wish to assist these voluntary efforts, contact us via the link shown. Donations of interesting items and individual or group visits are welcome. The Section hopes its efforts will help establish a full-scale museum of Science and Technology. Click here to visit the Virtual Museum
Activities
Maintaining and facilitating access to a museum of significant electrical/electronic equipment and memorabilia.
Maintaining and facilitating access to a library of significant electrical publications
Organising visits to historical sites
Organising talks on topical subjects
South African achievers
Dr H J van der Bijl, a past President of the SAIEE, made an invaluable contribution to the industrialisation of South Africa.
Dr T L Wadley, a great South African electrical engineer, gained international recognition for his contribution in electronics.
John Samuel Streeter is recognised as the first man to transmit weekly broadcasts of musical concerts in South Africa.
Bernard Price was respected locally and internationally for his technical expertise.
Sir Basil Schonland the pioneer of lightning research in South Africa and the leader of many other fields of scientific research, including establishing the CSIR.
Our collection
Items relating to, or associated with, South African achievements or developments in electrical technology
Journals (particularly those published by IET and IEEE)
Books, catalogues and documentation relating to significant South African electrical engineering projects
Contact
Tel: 011-487-3003
Email: hs@saiee.org.za