The Sarnoff Collection is named in honor of David Sarnoff, chairman of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), founder of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), and internationally renowned pioneer in radio and television. It comprises over 6,000 artifacts that document major developments in communication and electronics in the 20th century. The mission of the Sarnoff Collection is to inform and inspire students of all ages and the public at large about technologies and innovations that have transformed the world.