The Time Machine was a teaching device dreamed up by John G. Stockmyer. It was built on the campus of Maple Woods Community College. Students who achieved an A on an exam were rewarded with a ticket to the Time Machine. The following is a radio interview conducted in 1976 by Bill Redlin (KANU-FM). The interviewees are John G. Stockmyer and Ron Brink (MWCC Instructor and Theater Director). The interview was broadcast on Voice of America. (Note: The sound quality is poor in places.)
Time Machine Radio Interview
Time Machine (Documents/Articles)
Time Machine (Still Images)
Time Machine (Video Sequences)
On a password-protected page, you may view the original five Time Machine video sequences that were produced in the 1970s. If you wish to view them, send me an e-mail explaining your desire to see the videos, and your connection to Kansas City, Maple Woods, etc. I will then e-mail you the username/password so that you can access the Time Machine Videos. Send your request to John L. Stockmyer at: mail@johnstockmyer.com.
An endowed college scholarship was created in 2024. To support it you can:
1. Purchase JGS books. Until the scholarship is fully funded, profits from book sales will be applied to the scholarship fund. The dollars you spend, will go to deserving students at Maple Woods Community College -- in Kansas City, Missouri.