July 1983 — Membership Directory ("The Cast of Characters")
Source
Open original PDF • July 1983 • Membership Directory • 5 pages remaining (redacted from archive)
Redacted archive
The Washington Apple Pi showcase archive lists this issue as "[redacted]" — the actual member directory pages (names, addresses, phone numbers) were stripped before publishing the PDF online for privacy reasons. Only the title page and a few advertising pages remain (page numbers in surviving content go up to 44+, indicating the original was 50+ pages).
Overview
Pi's 1983 Membership Directory — titled "The Cast of Characters" — printed in alphabetical order and zipcode order. Distributed in July 1983 to paid members. The directory was a separate special-edition publication from the regular monthly journal (which would have been Vol 5 No 7 published the same month — still a stub in our catalog).
The directory's existence operationalized Tom Jones's membership-card and directory work from 1980 (1980-09 — V02 N09 / 1980-10 — V02 N10) — with the member opt-in privacy policy carefully developed at the time. Only members who consented to release their info appeared in the directory.
What we know about the original
From surviving page numbers in the ads (page 23 references "Membership Directory — July 1983", page 44 references same), the directory was at least 44+ pages.
Format described on page 1 of the PDF:
"The Cast of Characters" — In Alphabetical order, In Zipcode Order
So at least two views were provided: lookup-by-name and lookup-by-geography.
Surviving content (ads only)
Even with the redacted member data, the advertisements give us a snapshot of the 1983 Pi-area Apple commercial ecosystem:
Clinton Computer Learning Center (page 2)
Founded 1982, Clinton Computer's training division. Beltway Exit 7A, Branch Ave (Rt. 5) at 6443 Old Alex. Ferry Rd, Clinton MD; (301) 856-2500. Curriculum: - New Apple Owners Course (4 hrs, 5 program disks) - New CP/M Owners Course (4 hrs) - Apple Logo for Teachers (10 hrs, University of Maryland accredited) - BASIC Programming (12 hrs) - Apple Writer (2.5 hrs) - Computer Camp for Kids (15 hrs)
COMM CENTER (page 3)
Laurel Plaza, Rte. 198, Laurel MD. (Balt 792-0600 / Wash 953-9535). Apple II and Micro-Sci A2 disk drive cleaning/alignment/speed test for $5 with the ad coupon. Limit 2 drives per ad.
dBASE II Business Applications Seminar (page 4)
Micro Systems Consulting + Financial Data Systems. Introduction to relational database, intermediate programming, advanced business programming. Call (703) 759-3461.
Computer Den Ltd. (page 4)
11716 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring MD; (301) 649-6868. 20–30% below retail on disks, software, peripherals, accessories. Free delivery to Crystal City. UPS shipping $4.
The Micro Connection (page 5)
320-A Maple Avenue East, Vienna VA; (281) 1866. Comprehensive 1983 Apple-compatible product list: - Computer Systems: Franklin Ace 1000, Franklin Ace 1200, Corona IBM P/C (note the appearance of Apple-compatibles and the IBM PC clones — the market is broadening) - Monitors: Amdek Green/Amber, USI Green/Amber, BMC, Zenith - Modems: Hayes 300, Hayes 300/1200, AppleCat - Printers: Epson MX80FT, FX80, MX100, FX100; Gemini 10″ (120 CPS) / 15″ (100 CPS); ProWriter; NEC; Okidata; Transtar 130/140; Star Delta (160 CPS) - Hard Disk Drives: Corvus, Corona - Disk Drives: Rana, Microsci, Quentin - Diskettes: Verbatim, Wabash - Printer Buffers: Micro Spooler (16K/32K/64K); Micro Buffer (16K/32K) - Accessories: Computer desks, printer stands, Flip N' Files, System Savers, 80 col. cards
Significant signal: Franklin Ace (the Apple II clone) and Corona IBM PC (an IBM clone) both for sale at the Apple user group dealer — competition arrives.
Connections to other issues
- Membership directory delivers on Pi's tradition since 1980-09 — V02 N09 (Tom Jones first design)
- Format ("Cast of Characters" alphabetical + zipcode) extends Greenfarb's documentation-committee ideals
- Pi's 1983 commercial ecosystem (per ads) shows clones entering the market
- The actual Vol 5 No 7 regular July journal remains a stub — only this directory survived archive
Open questions
- What was the total member count by July 1983?
- Did directory privacy opt-ins from 1980 stick? (Per the redaction, presumably yes — the archive operator decided to redact)
- Was a 1984 directory also published?
Entities
References: Clinton Computer Learning Center, COMM CENTER, Computer Den Ltd, The Micro Connection, Franklin Ace 1000, Franklin Ace 1200, Corona IBM PC clone, Hayes Modems, AppleCat Modem, Epson FX80, Epson FX100, Gemini Printer, NEC Printer, Okidata Printer, Transtar Printer, Star Delta, Corvus Hard Disks, Corona Hard Disks, Rana Drives, MicroSci Drives, Quentin Drives, Verbatim Diskettes, Wabash Diskettes, Micro Spooler, Micro Buffer, Flip N Files, System Saver