Autodesk Memorabilia Collection

Compiled April 2026 |
This represents some of the most historical physical items of the collection, but not everything.
Images and more items being added from the collection.

#DescriptionDateCategoryNotes / ProvenancePhoto
001CADalyst – The Journal of the AutoCAD User’s Group, Vol 2 No 1Jan/Feb 1985MagazineWhen Autodesk Technical library closed, they gave all the materials to employees.
002CADalyst – Vol 5 No 3Apr 1988Magazine
003AutoCAD-86 Manual – Drafting Package User GuideDec 4, 1984Manual/Book
004AutoCAD-86 User Manual (IBM PC, PC-DOS)Mar 1983Manual/Book
005AutoCAD 86 v1.231983Software
006AutoCAD 86 Sample DrawingNov 11, 1983Software/Media
007AutoCAD Simulator for R12c. 1992Software
008Autodesk – The Home Series: Bathroom (GeneriCAD team)1991Software
009Physical fire nozzle (Task Force Tips) – subject of AutoCAD landmark industry sample drawingc. 1990sArtifact
010NAAUG CD1995Media
011CADalyst – Vol 1 No 2Apr 1984Magazine
012R14 Flip Flops – Largec. 1980s-90sHardware
013Revit v1.01c. 2000Software
014Revit v1.0 (marked A)c. 2000Software
015AU Los Angeles 1997 – Source Disk, Sealed1997Media
016R14.01 CD-ROMc. 2002Media
017Rudy Rucker – Cellular Automata Laboratory (Autodesk)1989Software/Book
018AutoCAD Self Evaluation Tool1995Software
019James Gleick’s Chaos – The Software (Autodesk)1991Software
020AutoCAD 86 v1.4 TI (Texas Instruments version)c. 1984Software
021AU Source Book – Chicago 1990 (signed: Lynn Allen, Dave EA)1990Book/Ephemera
022AutoCAD corporate logo sign – Sausalito CA, 2265 Bridgewayc. 1980sMerch/Misc
023CADalyst Oct-Dec 1984 – AutoCAD 80 (CP/M-80)Oct-Dec 1984Magazine
025Digitizer Template (partial)c. 1983-84Hardware
G2-01Name Plate – Office #12053d, Carl Bass CEO (office cubicle sign)c. 2000sEphemera
G2-03Instructor’s Guide: Applying AutoCAD 2.5 by Terry Wohlers1988Manual/Book
G2-04Guide: Using AutoCAD 2.5 by James Fuller1988Manual/Book
G2-05CAD/Camera 1985 – Package1985Software
G2-06AutoCAD Digitizer Template1988Hardware
G2-07License Plate: My Other Car Was Designed by AutoCAD1985Merch/Misc
G2-08AutoCAD Brochure with Blueprint Backing – Old AutoCAD Logo1980sEphemera
G2-09CADalyst Magazine Vol 4 No 2 – SealedApr 1987Magazine
G2-10AutoCAD Manual – AutoCAD 2 Drafting Package User GuideDec 4, 1984Manual/Book
G2-11AutoCAD-86 Drafting Package Manual (DEC Rainbow/MS DOS)Feb 24, 1984Manual/Book
G2-12AutoCAD 9.01 Release – IBM-PC Complete Package w/ Hardware LockFeb 7, 1988Software
G2-13Miscellaneous pins, wrapped, various logos (approx. 30)1980s-1990sMerch/Misc
G2-14AutoCAD 2.1 Manual – Richard Wiess copyApr 1985Manual/Book
G2-15John Walker Internal Memo re: Job Openings / Office PostingSep 10, 1985Ephemera
G2-16AutoCAD 2.17F IBM Version, OVL+ADE3 – Manual + FloppiesApr 9, 1985Software
G2-17AutoCAD Release 11 Inflatable Footballc. 1990Merch/Misc
G2-18AutoCAD PamphletMay 1985Ephemera
G2-19AutoCAD Coffee Mug1980sMerch/Misc
G2-20Hat: MAGA – Make Autodesk Great Again2016Merch/Misc
G3-01AutoCAD User Reference for 2.18 Ec. 1985Manual/Book
G3-02AutoCAD User Reference for 2.18 E (German edition)c. 1985Manual/Book
G3-03AutoCAD Reference Manual, Hardcover for AutoCAD 2.1Sep 18, 1985Manual/Book
G3-04AutoCAD Release 11 Tutorial1990Manual/Book
G4-01The Autodesk File by John Walker1989Manual/Book
G4-02AUGI World Nov/Dec 2007 – AutoCAD 25th Anniversary, Shaan Hurley on CoverNov/Dec 2007Magazine
G4-03The Autodesk Developer Handbook 1st Edition1991Manual/Book
G4-04CADD Level 1, Macintosh, Shrink-Wrapped (Generic Software)c. 1990sSoftware
G4-05The AutoCAD AutoLISP Compiler User GuideNov 1989Manual/Book
G4-06Ad/Flyer: AutoCAD Release 11 (partial)c. 1990Ephemera
G4-07Autodesk 3D Studio, Slick Plastic Sleeve (early edition)c. 1990Software
G4-08Autodesk 3D Studio Version 2 Review by Ernst R. TelloAug 25, 1992Ephemera
G4-09Autodesk Animator Clips – Ad, Cardstock Brochure1990Ephemera
G4-10Autodesk 3D Studio Release 2 – Autodesk is Online CompuServe ad1992Ephemera
G4-11AutoCAD Release 11 for Macintosh – Installation and Performance GuideMar 20, 1992Manual/Book
G5-01CADENCE Magazine Vol 1 #2 – AutoCAD 2.5 Review, AutoLISP Concepts, by Bill and Denise Kramerc. 1986Magazine
G5-02CADENCE Magazine Vol 1 #4Oct 1986Magazine
G5-03How to Get Started in AutoCAD Without Reading the Manual by Kelvin Throop (John Walker pseudonym)c. 1984Manual/Book
G5-04CADalyst Aug/Sept 1984Aug/Sep 1984Magazine
G5-05CADalyst Oct/Dec 1984Oct/Dec 1984Magazine
G5-06Ad: AutoCAD Release 11 $495 AMEc. 1991Ephemera
G5-07BYTE Magazine Clip – AutoCAD for MacJul 1990Ephemera
G5-08Final Draft Magazine, Winter 1986 (by Autodesk)Winter 1986Magazine
G6-01Autodesk Impression Memorabilia: Preview CD, Trial CD, 1.0 CD2007Media
G6-02AUGI World Sept/Oct 2007 – Original Sketches for Style Development on Vellum/Paper/Mixed Media2007Ephemera
G6-03Autodesk The Home Series – Complete Package1991Software
G6-04AutoLISP User Reference AutoCAD 2.6 Ec. 1985Manual/Book
G6-05Autodesk Europe for IBM Personal OS/2 (Dummy Pkg) System/2Apr 13, 1987Ephemera
G6-06AutoCAD 10 inch Floppies – v2.18 for NEC, various 2.0, AutoCAD 861983-1984Software
G6-07Welcome to AutoCAD Cassette Tape – Intro to AutoCAD narrated by John Walker1986Media
G6-08Autodesk 3D Studio Heavy Carpet Sample box, Manuals and Product Boxc. 1990Software
G7-01Autodesk Express Tools CD2000Media
G7-02AutoCAD R14 Product Demo CD, Sealed/Unopened1997/1998Media
G7-03AutoCAD 3D Studio (Shaan Hurley copy)1997-1998Software
G7-04AutoCAD R14 Product Demo CD1997Media
KEEPAutoCAD 86 – 2 Floppies v1.4 + ADE + Sample Drawing for DEC, Mar 21, 1984 )Mar 21, 1984Software
G7-05Autodesk 3D Studio 1990 CD1990Software
G7-06AutoCAD Solid v2.0 1988 Floppies, 1988Software
G7-07Autodesk VIP CD Romc. 1998Media
G7-08AutoCAD Hardware Lock (dongle)1988Hardware
G7-09AutoCAD R14 Product Demo CD, Uncovered1997Media
G7-10Lynn Allen’s Top Tips for AutoCAD2002Manual/Book
G8-01Autodesk 3D Studio Heavy Carpet Sample Manuals and Product Boxc. 1990Software
G8-02AutoCAD Designer German Complete Pkg w/ (2) 3.5 inch Floppies, UnopenedMar 1994Software
G8-03Autodesk Generic CADD Big Box, Complete European Package w/ 5.25 inch Floppies (12), Unopenedc. 1991Software
G8-04AutoCAD R14 w/ CDs, Complete Package, Unopened1997Software
G8-05Generic CADD 6.1 – German, Sealed Box, Complete Package1997Software
G8-06AutoCAD Release 12, Complete Package, Unopened CDs, Mint – Sun Solaris/SunSPARCc. 1992Software
G8-07Autodesk ArcVision Release 12, Sun Solaris/SunSPARC CD samplerc. 1992Software
G9-01AutoCAD Reference Manual, Hardcover, Version 2.5Jul 11, 1986Manual/Book
G9-02Autodesk Cyberspace Developers Kit, 3.5 inch Floppies (4), Complete KitJan 21, 1993Software
G9-03Autodesk Cyberspace Developer (software)c. 1993Software
G9-04Ad: Autodesk Cyberspace Developerc. 1993Ephemera
G9-05AutoCAD IBM/PC Version 2.17k – Manual/Box Only, No DiscsApr 9, 1985Manual/Book
G9-06AutoCAD Release 13, Firstware Software manuals + digitizerNov 1994Software
G9-07DigiTracer – SummaSketch Plus, Complete Set w/ Cords and Puckc. 1994Hardware
G10-01AutoCAD Coffee Mugs – assorted (4)1980s-1990sMerch/Misc
RVT-01Revit CDs: v1.0, 2, 2.01, 2.1, 2.11, 3, 3b, 3.11, 4, 4.1, 4.5 x3, 5 x3, 6 x32000-2005Software
RVT-02AutoCAD Revit Series 1.0, 2003 (x2)2003Software
RVT-03Revit Companion Disk (x2)2002Media
MSC-01AutoCAD release Champagne glasses
More being added

Collection assembled over 30 years by Shaan Hurley — customer, employee, consultant, and unofficial historian of Autodesk.