NMAH.AC.0196Computer Oral History CollectionGuide to the Computer Oral History Collection Alison OswaldOnline transcripts for select oral history interviews were made possible by the Morton I. Bernstein Fund and the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN). Archives Center, National Museum of American History
1996
P.O. Box 37012Suite 1100, MRC 601Washington, D.C. 20013-7012Business Number: Phone: 202-633-3270Fax Number: Fax: 202-786-2453archivescenter@si.eduThis finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-05-12 13:06:16 -0400.Finding aid written in English.Describing Archives: A Content StandardArchives Center, National Museum of American HistoryComputer Oral History CollectionBlanch, GertrudeBloch, Richard M.Bradburn, JamesBrainerd, John G.Brown, George W.Brown, Gordon S.Buchholz, WernerBurns, RobertAtanasoff, John V.Atchison, WilliamAuerbach, IssacBartik, JeanBauer, WilliamBeek, AllanBernstein, MortBigelow, JulianColemanCohen, I. BernhardNational Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Computers, Information and SocietyComputer History Forum.COT Meeting.Coombs, JohnCrawford, Perry O.Couret, LynnCampbell, Robert V.Campaigne, HowardCannon, EdwardCanning, R.G.Clem, MaryCass, JamesCODASYL Meeting.Clippinger, Richard F.MIT Club Talks (Brown & Wiener).Andrews, Ernest G.American Federation of Information Processing SocietiesAlt, FranzAlrich, JohnAssociation for Computing Machinery.Association for Computing Machinery.Argonne National Laboratories R.Allard, GerryAiken, HowardAdams, CharlesActon, FormanHalstead, Maurice H.Harmon, LeonHarvey, SamuelHazen, Dean HaroldGruenberger, FredGunning, WilliamHagen, Glenn E.Hall, W.Greenwald, IrwinGreenwarld, SidneyGriswold, Ralph E.Grosch, Herbert R. J.Goheen, Harry E.Good, I.J.Goteib, C.C.Granholm, JacksonIsrael, David R.Huskey, Harry D.Kates, JosefJuncosa, MarioHouseholder, Alston S.Horwitz, Bernhard R.Hurd, Cuthbert R.Howard, BernardHopper, Grace Murray, 1906-1992Holbrook, BernardHorner, JosephHorn, Robert J.Herold, HenryHerget, PaulHolberton, BettyHertz, TedElkins, HaroldEstrin, GeraldEdwards, WaltElbourn, RobertEckert, J. Presper (John Presper), 1919-1995Eddy, Robert PhilipDowney, WilliamEckdahl, DonaldDodd, StephenDotts, Richard D.Dietzhold, RobertDimsdale, BernardDesch, JosephDickinson, Arthur H.Curtiss, John H.Dederick, Louis S.Glazer, T. Givens, WallaceGill, StanleyGeisler, MurrayGarrison, KenFrankel, StanleyForrester, Jay W.Forrest, Cameron B.Forbes, GeorgeFenaughty, Alfred L.Fein, LouisFeign, DavidFarrand, William R.Fall Joint Computer Conference, 12/6/72.Fall Joint Computer Conference, 11/17/71.Everett, RobertNelson, EldredNeisius, VincentNorthrop, JohnNeovius, G.Parker, R.D.Palevsky, MaxPhelps, Byron R.Patrick, RobertPickrell, D.Phister, MontgomeryPollmyer, R.Polachek, HarryQuady, EmmettPostley, John A. R.Rajchman, JanReam, NormanReed, Irving S.Rees, MinaRhodes, IdaRice, RexRochester, NathanielRogers, JimRogers, StanleyRosenberg, MiltonRosenthal, Paul R.Rubinoff, Morris R.Salzer, John M.Samuel, Arthur L. R.Sarkissian, HaroldSchuette, RogerSerrell, Robert R.King, PaulKilpatrick, LesterKillian, JamesKaufold, Leroy R.Lanzarotta, Sandy R.Kreuder, Norman L.Korn, IrvingKirsch, RussellLovell, Clarence A.Lehmer, Derrick H.Legvold, SamLarson, HarryMartin, Richard R.Marden, EthelMadden, Don R.Lowe, JohnMcPherson, John C.Mendelson, JerryMason, Daniel R.Mauchly, John R.Michel, J.G.L. R.Miller, Frederick G.Menzel, Donald H.Metropolis, Nicholas C.Mitchell, JoelMITRE Meeting.Mills, Roger L.Morton, PaulMumford, LouisMock, OwenMorse, Philip B.Wilkinson, James H. R.Wilkes, Maurice R.Wizenbaum, JoeWilliams, CharlesWieselman, IrvingWiener, RobertWild, ArthurWieser, C. RobertWrench, John W. R.Woodger, MichaelYowell, E.C. R.Youtz, PatWoo, Way DongWolfe, PhilipWoodbury, William R.Wood, Ben D.Zemanek, HeinzZuse, KonradSmagorinsky, JosephSlutz, Ralph R.Skramstad, Harold R.Skillman, Sherwood R.SIAM/SIGNUM Meeting.SIAM-72.SHARE XXXVIII.SHARE Meeting for Pioneers.Taylor, NormanTanaka, DavidStrong, JackStibitz, GeorgeSteele, Floyd G. R.Sprague, Richard E.Snyder, SamuelSmith, Charles V.L.TV Program KQED.Uncapher, KeithTorfeh, MarkTravis, IrvenTodd-Tausskky, OlgaTomash, ErwinToben, GregoryTodd, JohnWheeler, R.J.Whirlwind Discussion.Ware, Willis H.Wegstein, Joseph HenryWagner, FrankWang, An R.von Hippel, Arthurvon Neumann, JohnArmer, Paul, 1924- (computer technician)Rabinow, Jacob, 1910-NMAH.AC.0196Archival Resource Key43.5 Cubic feet158 boxes1969-1973, 1977The Computer Oral History Collection (1969-1973, 1977), was a cooperative project of the American Federation of Information Processing Societies (AFIPS) and the Smithsonian Institution. This project began in 1967 with the main objective to collect, document, house, and make available for research source material surrounding the development of the computer.English
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Computer Oral History Collection
Biographical / Historical
The Computer Oral History Collection (1969-1973, 1977), was a cooperative project of the American Federation of Information Processing Societies (AFIPS) and the Smithsonian Institution. This project began in 1967 with the main objective to collect, document, house, and make available for research source material surrounding the development of the computer. The project collected taped oral interviews with individuals who figured prominently in developing or advancing the computer field and supplemental written documentation--working papers, reports, drawings, and photographs. The AFIPS provided the "seed" money to support the project and to aid the Smithsonian with its expenditures. Interviews were conducted by I.B. Cohen, A. Dettinger, Bonnie Kaplan, Elizabeth Luebbert, William Luebbert, Robina Mapstone, Richard Mertz, Uta Merzbach, and Henry Tropp. In some instances, the audio tapes and/or transcripts are not "formal" interviews, but rather moderated panel discussions/meetings, or lectures delivered by interviewees.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into six series.
Series 1: Transcripts, 1967-1973, 1977Series 2: Supplemental Documentation, 1922-1974Series 3: Patents, 1940-1973Series 4: John Vincent Atanasoff's Materials, 1927-1968Series 5: Audio Tapes, 1967-1974, 1977Series 6: Video Tapes, 1968-1972
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of approximately 43.5 cubic feet of material documenting the development of the computer.
Scope and Contents
Atanasoff-Berry ComputerAutomatic Computing EngineAssociation for Computing MachineryALGOLrithmic LanguageAxel Wenner-Gren Automatic ComputerAdvanced Research Projects AgencyBoeing Airplane Company Algebraic Interpretative Computing SystemBinar Automatisk Rela KalkylatorBinary Automatic ComputerBusiness MachineBallistic Missile Early Warning (System)Back-up Interceptor ControlCambridge Digital Automatic ComputerCalifornia Digital ComputerConsolidated Electrodynamics CorporationCouncil for Economic and Industry ResearchCommon Business-Oriented LanguageConference on Data Systems LanguagesContinental Automatic CommandCommercial TranslatorCard Programmed CalculatorComputer Response CorporationDefense Advanced Research Projects AgencyDigital Network AnalyzerDigital Differential AnalyzerElectronic Delay Storage Automatic CalculatorElectronic Discrete Variable Automatic ComputerElectric [or Electronic] Accounting Machines [or Methods]Electronic Numerical Integrator and Automatic ComputerEngineering Research AssociatesElectronic Recording and Machine AccountingField Artillery Data ComputerFixed Special eQuipmentInstitute for Advanced Study (Princeton University)Intercontinental Ballistic MissileIllinois Automatic ComputerIntercommunication System (Programming Language)John [von Neumann's ] Integrator and Automatic ComputerJohnniac [John's Integrator and Automatic Computer] Open Shop SystemLivermore Atomic Research ComputerLaboratories of Applied ScienceLibrascopeMagnetic Automatic Calculator/Multiple Access ComputerMagnetic Drum Digital Differential AnalyzerMachine for Automatic Graphics Interface to a ComputerMathematical Analyzer, Numerical Integrator, and ComputerMichigan [University of] Digital Automatic ComputerMichigan [University of} Digital Special Automatic ComputerMinimal Automatic ComputerMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusetts Institute of Technology Research EstablishmentMissile, ExperimentalNorth American Digital AnaylzerNorth American Programmed Automatic ComputerNational Defense Research Committee [of Office of Scientific Research and Development, World War II]Naval Electronics Laboratory International Algebraic CompilerNaval Ordnance Research Calculator [or computer] [Naval Ordnance Proving Ground]Naval Tactical Data SystemsOffice of Naval ResearchOak Ridge Automatic Computer and Logical EngineOrdnance Discrete Variable Automatic Computer [AEC]Office of Standard Reference Data [National Bureau of Standards]Project for the Advancement of Coding TechniquesQuadratic Arc ComputerRandom Access Memory Accounting MachineRaytheon Digital Automatic ComputerReeves Electronic Analog ComputerReliable COMPuterReusable Surface Insulation Stresses [NASA computer program]Systems and Computer Evaluation Review TechniqueSmith Corona MerchantU.S. Bureau of Standards Eastern Automatic ComputerSociety to Help Avoid Redundant EffortSociety for the History of TechnologySociety for Industrial and Applied MathematicsSydney [version of the ] IlliacSimulation ScriptString-Oriented Symbolic LanguageSelective Sequence Electronic CalculatorSubmarine RocketU.S. Bureau of Standards Western Automatic ComputerTape Processing MachineUnited Digital Electronic ComputerUniversal Automatic ComputerWeizmann Automatic Computer [at Weizmann Institute]Wisconsin Integrally Synchronized Computer
Scope and Contents
NT=No Transcript
R=Restricted
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research but original audio tapes and videotapes are stored off-site. Reference copies do not exist for all of the audiovisual materials. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Computer Oral History Collection was a cooperative project of the American Federation of Information Processing Societies (AFIPS) and the Smithsonian Institution. This project began in 1967 and was concluded in 1973. This collection was transferred to the Archives Center in approximately 1986 from the Division of Information, Technology & Society, formerly known as the Division of Electricity.
Accruals
Approximately .15 cubic feet of material was added to the collection in January 2016. The material consists of notes, clippings, articles, resumes, and other biographical documentation about interviewees.
Related Materials
The Archives Center contains several "computer" related collections:
American National Standards Institute, 1969-1979Association for Computing Machinery Collection, 1958-1978 (Washington, D.C., Chapter)N.W. Ayer Advertsing Agency Records, 1889-1972Paul Armer Collection, 1949-1970Robert G. Chamberlain Numerical Control Collection, 1954-1984J. Childs Numerical Control Collection, 1952-1970Computer Standards Collection, 1958-1978Computer World Smithsonian Awards Collection, 1989-2001Data Processing Digest Collection, 1955-1974Max Holland Machine Tool Industry Collection, circa 1941-1990Grace Murray Hopper Collection, 1944-1965Information Age Exhibition Records, 1979-1990Institute for Advanced Study Computer Project Records, 1950-1957Instrument Society of America Collection, 1911-1969Odex I Walking Robot Collection, 1973-1986Jacob Rabinow Papers, 1910-1917; 1947-1990Terry M. Sachs Collection, 1965-1969Scientists and Inventors Portrait File, circa 1950-1980Share Numerical Analysis Project Records, 1964-1970SHARE Records, circa 1954-1984Cliff Shaw papers, circa 1954-1985Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) Records, 1956-1992Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, circa 1754-1965Whirlwind I Computer Collection, 1945-1959B.H. Worsley Collection, 1946-1959
Within the National Museum of American History there are other related collections that may be found in the Division of Medicine and Science. These collections contain both artifacts and documents. Artifacts include: digital computing machines, automatic digital computers and electronic calculators, logic devices, card and tape processors, slide rules, integrators and integraphs, harmonic analyzers and synthesizers, differential analyzers, other analog computing devices, space measurement and representation, time measurement, and combination space and time measurement. Documentation includes the Electronic Computers History Collection and the Mathematical Devices History Collection. Photographs and video materials can also be found. The Smithsonian Institution Archives contains administrative documentation regarding the Computer History Project.
Other Finding Aids
Interview Abstracts
For a brief overview of the interview contents and for biographical information on the interviewees, researchers should consult the interview abstracts. Not all interviews have abstracts.
Abstracts A-D
Abstracts E-G
Abstracts H
Abstracts I-M
Abstracts N-R
Abstracts S-Z
Preferred Citation
Computer Oral History Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Processing Information
Processed by Alison L. Oswald,archivist, March 1996; Revised by Alison Oswald, August 1999; May 2010.
Charlie Bachman and William Olle kindly reviewed and edited the Conference on Data System Languages (CODASYL) Meeting transcript.
AudiotapesComputersEngineersInterviews -- 1950-2000MathematicsMathematiciansOral historyPhysicistsScientistsSound recordings -- Compact disksTranscriptsVideotapesNational Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Computers, Information and SocietyTranscriptsSeries 1Archival Resource Key1967-19771969-1973Combined Index to Transcripts1.1Archival Resource Key19861 (Series 1)1
Scope and Contents
The combined index to the oral histories is only a partial index to the entire collection of interviews conducted. Researchers should note that there are several interviews not included in this index. It is arranged alphabetically by last name of the interviewee and provides the date and length of the interview.
Research Transcripts1.2Archival Resource Key1967-19771969-1973
Scope and Contents
This series consists of approximately 4 cubic feet and reflects all of the individuals, organizations, lectures, and/or meetings interviewed for this project and the date of the interview if known. Although the bulk dates indicate 1969-1973, there is one interview from 1955 and one from as late as 1977. In some instances there is no transcript of the interview and this is noted in the container list with a parenthetical (NT). Transcriptions were made by different individuals over a long period of time. Interviewees were afforded the opportunity to make edits, which were incorporated into the final transcripts. Additionally, the abbreviation of undated has been used to indicate "no date." The interviews are arranged alphabetically by the last name of the interviewee. Where there is more than one interview with the same person on different dates, a separate entry has been made. A cross-reference of "see" has also been used to link interviews where there was more than one participant and to indicate the principal name under which the interview filed. Abstracts of the interviews contain the name of the interviewee(s)and interviewer, as well as the date on which the interviews occurred, if known.
Alt, Franz Archival Resource Key3/13/19691 (Series 1)9
Alt, Franz
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Alt, Franz Archival Resource Key9/12/19721 (Series 1)10
Alt, Franz
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Andrews, E.G. (See Stibitz)Archival Resource Key3/2/19721 (Series 1)Argonne National LabsArchival Resource Key6/21/19722 (Series 1)1Armer, Paul Archival Resource Key4/17/19732 (Series 1)2
Armer, Paul
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Association for Computing Machinery National Conference Archival Resource Key8/30/19672 (Series 1)3
Association for Computing Machinery National Conference
Association for Computing Machinery Meeting, "Quarter Century View, the Look Back" Archival Resource Key8/3/19712 (Series 1)4
Association for Computing Machinery Meeting, "Quarter Century View, the Look Back"
Association for Computing Machinery Archival Resource Key8/14/19722 (Series 1)5
Association for Computing Machinery
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key1969 May 222 (Series 1)5A
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key5/5/19692 (Series 1)6
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key2/18/19722 (Series 1)7
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key4/17/19722 (Series 1)8
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key4/24/19722 (Series 1)9
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V.Archival Resource Key5/1/19722 (Series 1)10Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key5/11/19722 (Series 1)11
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key5/24/19722 (Series 1)12
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key6/7/19722 (Series 1)13
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V., and Alice Atanasoff Archival Resource Key7/17/19722 (Series 1)14
Atanasoff, John V., and Alice Atanasoff
Atanasoff, John V.Archival Resource Key8/10/19722 (Series 1)15
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key8/16/19723 (Series 1)1
Atanasoff, John V.
Atanasoff, John V.Archival Resource Key8/23/19723 (Series 1)2Atanasoff, John V. Archival Resource Key8/28/19723 (Series 1)3
Atanasoff, John V.
Atchison, WilliamArchival Resource Key10/6/19703 (Series 1)4Auerbach, IsaacArchival Resource Key2/17/19723 (Series 1)5Bartik, Jean J., and Holberton, Frances E. Archival Resource Key4/27/19733 (Series 1)6
Bartik, Jean J., and Holberton, Frances E.
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Morton I. Bernstein Fund.
Brainerd, JohnArchival Resource Key1/8/19704 (Series 1)6Brasher, Ernie (See Farrand)Archival Resource Key1/29/19734 (Series 1)Brown, George W.Archival Resource Key3/15/19734 (Series 1)7
Brown, George
Brown, Gordon S.Archival Resource Key1/27/19704 (Series 1)8Brown, Gordon S.Archival Resource Key5/28/19704 (Series 1)9Buchholz, Werner (See Phelps) Archival Resource Key7/20/19734 (Series 1)
Buchholz, Werner (See Phelps)
Burack, Benjamin (NT), 6/3/69?Archival Resource Key4 (Series 1)10Burns, Robert Cohen, I. BernardArchival Resource Key8/2/19724 (Series 1)11Butler, Jim (See Argonne)Archival Resource Key6/21/19724 (Series 1)Butler, Margaret (See Argonne)Archival Resource Key6/21/19724 (Series 1)Campaigne, Howard Archival Resource Key7/9/19704 (Series 1)12
Cannon, Edward W.Archival Resource Key5/11/19715 (Series 1)3
Cannon, Edward W.
Cass, JamesArchival Resource Key12/18/19725 (Series 1)4Clem, MaryArchival Resource Key6/27/19695 (Series 1)5Clippinger, Richard FArchival Resource Key12/17/19705 (Series 1)6CODASYL (Conference on Data System Languages) Archival Resource Key5/27/19695 (Series 1)7
CODASYL (Conference on Data System Languages)
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Cohen, I. Bernard (See Burns)Archival Resource Key8/2/19725 (Series 1)Coleman, [Ichel?]Archival Resource Key6/26/19695 (Series 1)8Computer History Forum (NT)Archival Resource Key12/16/19725 (Series 1)9Coombs, JohnArchival Resource Key4/16/19735 (Series 1)10COT MeetingArchival Resource Key12/1/19715 (Series 1)11
Griswold, Ralph E. Archival Resource Key5/21/19725/28/19725/14/19728 (Series 1)12
Griswold, Ralph E.
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Grosch, Herbert Archival Resource Key7/15/19708 (Series 1)13
Grosch, Herbert
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Grosch, Herbert Archival Resource Key8/24/19708 (Series 1)14-15
Grosch, Herbert
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Grosch, Herbert Archival Resource Key8/26/19709 (Series 1)1
Grosch, Herbert
Grosch, Herbert Archival Resource Key8/28/19709 (Series 1)2
Grosch, Herbert
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Grosch, Herbert Archival Resource Key11/9/19709 (Series 1)3
Grosch, Herbert
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Grosch, Herbert Archival Resource Key3/30/19719 (Series 1)4-7
Grosch, Herbert
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Grosch, Herbert Archival Resource Key5/7/197110 (Series 1)1-3
Grosch, Herbert
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
This online transcript was made possible by the Morton I. Bernstein Fund.
Horn, RobertArchival Resource Key5/28/197011 (Series 1)10Horner, Joseph A. (NT)Archival Resource Key8/3/197111 (Series 1)11Horwitz, Bernard Archival Resource Key2/7/197311 (Series 1)12
Horwitz, Bernard
Householder, Alston S. Archival Resource Key7/20/197011 (Series 1)13
Householder, Alston S.
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Howard, Bernard and Ruthie and Harold and Sally SkramstadArchival Resource Key3/2/197311 (Series 1)14
Howard, Bernard and Ruthie and Harold and Sally Skramstad
Howard, Bernard, and Skramstad, HaroldArchival Resource Key2/28/197311 (Series 1)15
Howard, Bernard, and Skramstad, Harold
Hurd, CuthbertArchival Resource Key4/15/196911 (Series 1)16Hurd, CuthbertArchival Resource Key10/11/197211 (Series 1)17Huskey, Harry D., and Mrs. Huskey Archival Resource Key3/9/197212 (Series 1)1
Huskey, Harry D., and Mrs. Huskey
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Huskey, Harry D., and Mrs. Huskey Archival Resource Key4/19/197312 (Series 1)2
Huskey, Harry D., and Mrs. Huskey
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
IngermanArchival Resource Key6/17/197112 (Series 1)3Israel, David R.Archival Resource Key4/22/197012 (Series 1)4Jacobsohn, David (See Argonne)Archival Resource Key6/21/197212 (Series 1)Juncosa, MarioArchival Resource Key2/23/197112 (Series 1)5Kates, Josef Archival Resource Key6/29/197112 (Series 1)6
Mason, Daniel R.Archival Resource Key2/22/197313 (Series 1)11Mauchly, John Archival Resource Key6/22/197013 (Series 1)12
Mauchly, John
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Mauchly, John Archival Resource Key1/10/197313 (Series 1)13
Mauchly, John
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Mauchly, John Archival Resource Key2/6/197313 (Series 1)14
Mauchly, John
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Mauchly, John (Colloquium) Archival Resource Key2/23/197313 (Series 1)15
Mauchly, John (Colloquium)
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Association for Computing Machinery, the Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD), and the Special Interest Group on Programming Languages (SIGPLAN).
Menzel, Donald H.Archival Resource Key7/31/197214 (Series 1)4Metropolis, Nicholas C.Archival Resource Key5/18/197214 (Series 1)5Michel, J.G.L., and DeviesArchival Resource Key8/11/196914 (Series 1)6Miller, Frederick G.Archival Resource Key4/14/197214 (Series 1)7Mills, Roger Archival Resource Key5/14/197314 (Series 1)8
Mills, Roger
Mills, RogerArchival Resource Key8/26/197114 (Series 1)9Mitchell, Jack (See Herold)Archival Resource Key4/10/197314 (Series 1)MIT Club Meetings (See Wiener)Archival Resource Key2/2/195514 (Series 1)MITRE MeetingArchival Resource Key4/10/197214 (Series 1)10Mock, OwenArchival Resource Key4/12/197314 (Series 1)11
Mock, Owen
Montgomery, D. (See Toben)Archival Resource Key10/9/197214 (Series 1)Morehouse, Franz (See Argonne)Archival Resource Key6/21/197214 (Series 1)Morse, Philip Archival Resource Key12/16/197014 (Series 1)12
Mumford, Lewis (NT)Archival Resource Key10/20/197114 (Series 1)14Mumma, Robert (See Desch)Archival Resource Key1/17/197314 (Series 1)Neisius, VincentArchival Resource Key3/13/197314 (Series 1)15Nelson, Eldred Archival Resource Key10/17/197214 (Series 1)16
Nelson, Eldred
Neovius, G., and Pollmeyer (NT)Archival Resource Key8/1/1968151Northrup, John (NT)Archival Resource Key7/23/1968152Palevsky, Max Archival Resource Key2/15/1973153
TV Program-KQED (NT)Archival Resource Key4/4/19621910Uncapher, KeithArchival Resource Key2/20/19731911von Hippel, A.R.Archival Resource Key12/10/19691912von Neumann, John (NT)Archival Resource Key12/12/19541913Wagner, FrankArchival Resource Key1/3/19731914Wang, An Archival Resource Key10/29/19701915
Wang, An
Scope and Contents
This online transcript was made possible by the Morton I. Bernstein Fund.
Ware, Willis H.Archival Resource Key2/19/19711916Way, Fred (See Glaser)Archival Resource Key11/8/19731917Wegstein, Joseph Henry (NT)Archival Resource Keyundated1918Weizenbaum, JoeArchival Resource Key4/17/19731919Wheeler, R.J. (NT)Archival Resource Key8/14/1969201Whirlwind DiscussionArchival Resource Key4/10/1972202Wiener, RobertArchival Resource Key2/2/1955203Wieselman, IrvingArchival Resource Key4/27/1973204Wieser, C. RobertArchival Resource Key3/20/1970205Wild, ArthurArchival Resource Key6/30/1969206Wilkes, Maurice (R)Archival Resource Key6/12/1969207Wilkes, Maurice (R)Archival Resource Key9/28/1972208Wilkes, Maurice (R)Archival Resource Key12/8/1972209Wilkinson, James Archival Resource Key6/27/19732010
Wilkinson, James
Williams, CharlesArchival Resource Key1/5/19732011Wolfe, Philip Archival Resource Key11/28/19722012
Wolfe, Philip
Woo, Way Dang Archival Resource Key10/28/19702013
Woo, Way Dang
Wood, Ben D.Archival Resource Key9/15/19722014
Wood, Ben D.
Woodbury, William Archival Resource Key1/15/19732015
Woodbury, William
Woodger, Michael, and Davies, D.W.Archival Resource Keyundated2016Wrench, John W.Archival Resource Key11/17/1970211
Wrench, John W.
Youtz, Pat Archival Resource Key1/26/1970212
Youtz, Pat
Yowell, Everett C. Archival Resource Key1972-09-25213
Yowell, Everett C.
Scope and Contents
Reference to to "Daniel Tightrow" on page 19 should read "Daniel Teichroew."
Zawadzki, Stan (See Argonne)Archival Resource Key6/21/197221Zemanek, Heinz Archival Resource Key12/12/1972214
Zemanek, Heinz
Zuse, Konrad (German audio; English transcript)Archival Resource Key5/21/1905215Supplemental DocumentationSeries 2Archival Resource Key1922-1974Robina Mapstone Files2.1Archival Resource Key1946-1974
Scope and Contents
This series is arranged alphabetically and contains approximately 7.5 cubic feet of supplemental research materials collected by Robina Mapstone, Research Associate of the Computer History Project. This series contains articles, correspondence (photocopies), memoranda, biographical sketch material, selected bibliographies on various aspects of the computer field, professional literature related to and authored by specific interviewees, specifications on selected computers, and product literature. Mapstone built in cross references (see and see also) in the files to facilitate locating information. These files should be used in conjunction with Subseries B: Richard Mertz Files and Subseries C: Henry Tropp Files which also contain additional biographical materials. It should be noted that not all interviewees are represented, but may have material collected in their name under an organization such as RAND Corporation. In some instances, the histories contain a listing or index of materials received. This listing was compiled by Mapstone to facilitate research. Substantial numbers of photographs exist in the William Gunning files (RAND, REAC Operating Console, JOHNNIAC, Zephyr, Selectron, Multiplier Quotient Register, and the RAND Building itself to name a few); Air Force supply problems and ALWAC III photographs can be found in the Vincent Neisius files; and transparencies of North American are with the Jack Strong materials. Some photographs are also scattered throughout reports.
[Northrop influence in computer field: diagram]Archival Resource KeyMapstone, Robina1 ItemInk on paper.17.1" x 12.1"undatedEnglish.241
[Northrop influence in computer field: diagram]
Local Numbers
AC0196-0000001 (AC Scan No.)
Computer industry -- 1950-1980DiagramsComputer History ProjectArchival Resource Key242
Computer History Project
[History outline of Dick Sprague: document]Archival Resource KeyTropp, Henry1 ItemInk on paper.10.2" x 8.3"1972English.242
[History outline of Dick Sprague: document]
Local Numbers
AC0196-0000002 (AC Scan No.)
Computer industry -- 1950-1980DocumentsSprague, Richard E.[AFIPS Computer History Project Newsletter]Archival Resource KeyAmerican Federation of Information Processing Societies1 ItemInk on paper.10.2" x 7.7"1973English.242
This series represents materials collected by Richard Mertz during the course of his research and then subsequently given to the Computer Oral History Project. The materials consist of one cubic foot of biographical materials (curriculum vitae, obituaries, biographical sketches), relating to oral interviews, printed documentation, correspondence, papers, reports, and notes. The arrangement is alphabetical (Appendix A through Appendix C.) Each appendix includes an itemized listing of what it contains and this listing can be found in box 1, folder 1 of this series. These materials should also be used in conjunction with Subseries A: Robina Mapstone Files, 1946-1974 and Subseries C: Henry Tropp Files, 1922-1973.
IndexArchival Resource Key1971491Appendix A, Part 1, Biographic Files (Missing)Archival Resource Key492Appendix A, Part 2, BiographicalArchival Resource Key493Appendix B, Part 1, HistoricalArchival Resource Key494Appendix B, Part 2, EducationArchival Resource Key495Appendix B, Part 3a, Specific Computing MachinesArchival Resource Key496Appendix B, Part 3b 3c, Specific Computing MachinesArchival Resource Key497Appendix B, Part 3d 3e, Specific Computing MachinesArchival Resource Key498Appendix B, Part 4a, ApplicationsArchival Resource Key499Appendix B, Part 4b, Numerical Weather PredictionArchival Resource Key4910Appendix B, Part 5, United States Government ComputersArchival Resource Key501Appendix B, Part 6, Social AspectsArchival Resource Key502Appendix C, Part 1, Photographic (Missing)Archival Resource Key503Appendix C, Part 2, Copies of Articles (Missing)Archival Resource Key504Appendix C, Part 3, Administrative/Other MaterialsArchival Resource Key505Federal Contributions to the Management of Data Processing SystemsArchival Resource Key506Spring Joint Computer ConferenceArchival Resource Key507Medical Data Correlating ApparatusArchival Resource Key508Whirlwind MaterialsArchival Resource Key509MiscellanyArchival Resource Key50Al Shortell MaterialsArchival Resource Key50Memoranda, October 1969-June 1971Archival Resource Key5010Travel PapersArchival Resource Key1969-19705011Index Card File-Tape Status Transcription StatusArchival Resource Key51Henry Tropp Files2.3Archival Resource Key1942-1971
Scope and Contents
Collected by Tropp and referred to as the "H" Files, these materials consist of approximately 6 cubic feet and span the years 1922 to 1973. Arranged alphabetically, these materials include articles authored by interviewees, bibliographies, product literature, and reports. Interviewees associated with a particular file are noted parenthetically.
Aiken, HowardArchival Resource Key51Biographical MaterialsArchival Resource Key521Course (Applied Math 218)Archival Resource Key522Aiken-Hopper (The Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator III)Archival Resource Key1946523ALGOLArchival Resource Key52ReportArchival Resource Key1958524A Politico-Social History of ALGOL, 1969 (Bauer)Archival Resource Key525International Algebraic Language the Future of Programming (Katz) Programming (Katz)Archival Resource Key526ALWACArchival Resource Key1972527American Federation of Information Processing SocietiesArchival Resource Key52Computer History ProjectArchival Resource Key528DirectoryArchival Resource Key1973529Analog Computers, 1953 (Roedel)Archival Resource Key5210"Analytical Engine," New Yorker , 1963 (article)Archival Resource Key5211Andrews, E.G.Archival Resource Key5212Argonne Early MachinesArchival Resource Key52Descriptive MachinesArchival Resource Key52Oracle IndexArchival Resource Key5213Oracle, Design of a ComputerArchival Resource Key5214General Computer InformationArchival Resource Key52IndexArchival Resource Key5215Logical Design of the AVIDACArchival Resource Key5216Binary Representation of Real NumbersArchival Resource Key5217Electronic ComputersArchival Resource Key5218Advances in ElectronicsArchival Resource Key5219Press Releases-AVIDACArchival Resource Key5220Newsletters-- GeorgeArchival Resource Key5221Normalized Floating PointArchival Resource Key5222Physics Division QuarterlyArchival Resource Key52IndexArchival Resource Key531ReportsArchival Resource Key532Press ReleasesArchival Resource Key53IndexArchival Resource Key533ReportsArchival Resource Key534ProceedingsArchival Resource Key53IndexArchival Resource Key535Large Scale Digital Computing Machines Programming ManualsArchival Resource Key536IndexArchival Resource Key537George Programming ManualsArchival Resource Key538Progress ReportsArchival Resource Key53IndexArchival Resource Key539Progress Report-Oak RidgeArchival Resource Key5310Argonne National LaboratoryArchival Resource Key53Newsletters Printed LiteratureArchival Resource Key1953-19685311Papers, 1959, 1963 (Charles Harrison David Jacobsohn)Archival Resource Key5312Association for Computing MachineryArchival Resource Key54Pittsburgh Attendance ListArchival Resource Key1952541Fifteen Years ACM, 1962 (Alt)Archival Resource Key542ConferenceArchival Resource Key1967543Founders NotesArchival Resource Key1972544Clippinger MauchlyArchival Resource Key545Repository Establishment(correspondence)Archival Resource Key1961-1973546Atanasofff, John VincentArchival Resource Key551Automatic Data Processing, Pre 1963Archival Resource Key552Babbage's Analytical Engine and Aiken's Mark IArchival Resource Key1971553Barber-Colman CompanyArchival Resource Key55Biography of Howard ColmanArchival Resource Key554ReportsArchival Resource Key551946Archival Resource Key5551947Archival Resource Key5561948Archival Resource Key5571949Archival Resource Key5581953Archival Resource Key5591955Archival Resource Key5510Bauer, Friedrich- "Software Engineering"Archival Resource Key5511Bell Relay ComputerArchival Resource Key55File I, (Stibitz-Andrews)Archival Resource Key5512File IArchival Resource Key1937-19635513BibliographiesArchival Resource Key55Analog ComputersArchival Resource Key19545514Automatic ProgrammingArchival Resource Key19615515ComputerArchival Resource Keyundated5516BibliographiesArchival Resource Key55Electronic ComputingArchival Resource Key19535517Engineering TechnologyArchival Resource Keyundated5518ENIAC, 1968?Archival Resource Key5519Faster Than Thought Archival Resource Key19535520IREArchival Resource Key1948-1953561Machine ComputationArchival Resource Key1945-1954562Mathematical Aids to ComputationArchival Resource Key1943563National Bureau of StandardsArchival Resource Key1947564BibliographiesArchival Resource Key56ProgramingArchival Resource Keyundated565Science (Defense Documentation)Archival Resource Key1965566BINACArchival Resource Key1949567"Binary Code," undated (Heath)Archival Resource Key568"Binary Calculations, "1936 (William Philips)Archival Resource Key569Biographies-GeneralArchival Resource Key19465610Bulletin of Science MathematicsArchival Resource Key19225611Burks, Arthur 1950-1951Archival Resource Key5612Calculating Machine, 1951 (Wilkes)Archival Resource Key5613Calculations-Robina Mapstone TalkArchival Resource Key19725614Caldwell, Samuel H. 1939-1942 (Secretary of NCR)Archival Resource Key5615Card Programmed Calculator ( Gruenberger)Archival Resource Key5616Charney, Jules (Notes)Archival Resource Key571ChinaArchival Resource Key572COBOLArchival Resource Key1967573Communication TheoryArchival Resource Key1949574Computer CharacteristicsArchival Resource Key575Computer Development ChartArchival Resource Key1953576Computer Flowchart (Oversized)Archival Resource Key577Computer Research CorporationArchival Resource Key578Computer Science, 1957;1972Archival Resource Key579Computer Science CurriculumArchival Resource Key5710Computers-ElectronicArchival Resource Key19715711Computers in Engineering, 1955 (Cuthbert Hurd)Archival Resource Key5712Computers-General, 1964?-1971?Archival Resource Key5713Computers-"Office Robots," 1952Archival Resource Key5714Computers of Tomorrow, 1964 (Gruenberger)Archival Resource Key5715Computers and Our SocietyArchival Resource Key19735716Computerized Concordence, 1969 (Raben)Archival Resource Key5717Core MemoryArchival Resource Key5718Cryptography Computers, 1973 (Chesson)Archival Resource Key5719Cryptography Collection-William FriedmanArchival Resource Key19715720Curtis, John H. 1946-1970Archival Resource Key5721CyberneticsArchival Resource Key1966-19725722Data LineArchival Resource Key19725723Digital ComputersArchival Resource Key19505724Digital Computing MachinesArchival Resource Key19485725Digital Computers-ModernArchival Resource Key19615726Digital Computers Survey, 1949 (in Swedish)Archival Resource Key5727Digital Computers SurveyArchival Resource Key19515728EckertArchival Resource Key581-3Electronic Analog ComputersArchival Resource Key1971584Electronic Computers A Historical Survey, 1968 (Rosen)Archival Resource Key585Electronic Computers A Historical Survey, 1969 (Rosen)Archival Resource Key586Electronic Digital ComputersArchival Resource Key581947 (article)Archival Resource Key5871952 (Smith)Archival Resource Key5881958 (Alt)Archival Resource Key589Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer, 1945 (Eckert Mauchly)Archival Resource Key5810Electronic Research Associates Organization Chart, 1948 (British)Archival Resource Key5811Engineering GraphicsArchival Resource Key5812EnglandArchival Resource Key5813ENIACArchival Resource Key19435814ENIAC Progress ReportArchival Resource Key19445815ENIAC Description Comments on Electronic Digital Computing MachinesArchival Resource Key19455816ENIAC(collection of articles)Archival Resource Key1945-19675817ENIAC, An Electronic Computing MachineArchival Resource Key1946591ENIAC, Technical Report I IIArchival Resource Key1946592ENIAC, The Laminar Boundry Layer in Compressible FlowArchival Resource Key1948593ENIAC Story, 1961 (Goldstine, Gillon Weik)Archival Resource Key594From ENIAC to the Information Utility, 1965 (Auerbach)Archival Resource Key595Brief Description Operating Characteristics of the ENIAC, undated (Tabor)Archival Resource Key596Estrin, GeraldArchival Resource Key597EuropeArchival Resource Key1967598Evalution of ComputingArchival Resource Key1963599Fein, LouisArchival Resource Key5910FermiacArchival Resource Key19665911Forrester, Jay W.Archival Resource Key5912"The Gatlinburgs," 1972 (Householder)Archival Resource Key5913General History, 1954;1956Archival Resource Key5914Germany-PeopleArchival Resource Key5915GlossariesArchival Resource Key5916Goldstine, H.H.Archival Resource Key19665917Good, Irving JohnArchival Resource Key5918Grosch, HerbertArchival Resource Key5919Harvard SymposiumArchival Resource Key591947Archival Resource Key59201949Archival Resource Key5921Hazen, HaroldArchival Resource Key5922Herget, PaulArchival Resource Key5923Historical ExhibitsArchival Resource Key1971-19725924Honeywell Emett Forget-Me-Not-ComputerArchival Resource Key19675925Honeywell LitigationArchival Resource Key19685926HumorArchival Resource Key1964-19725927Hurd, CuthbertArchival Resource Key601Huskey, H.D.Archival Resource Key602Illinois Automatic Computer (ILLIAC) ReportsArchival Resource Key601949Archival Resource Key6031950 (#9-#20)Archival Resource Key6041950 (#21-#24)Archival Resource Key6051951Archival Resource Key6061952Archival Resource Key6071953Archival Resource Key6081954Archival Resource Key6091955Archival Resource Key60101956;1957;1960Archival Resource Key6011Indexing GuidelinesArchival Resource Key6012Information: Input-OutputArchival Resource Key1952611Input, 1970?Archival Resource Key612Institute for Numerical AnalysisArchival Resource Key1951613International Business Machines Computer WallArchival Resource Key1971614International Business Machines Customer ClassesArchival Resource Key61701Archival Resource Key1952615701Archival Resource Key1954616708Archival Resource Key1952617International Business Machines DocumentsArchival Resource Key1934-1973618International Business Machines News MagazineArchival Resource Key1969619International Business Machines Song BookArchival Resource Key19346110International Federation of Information ProcessingArchival Resource Key6111International Standards Organization, Character Code, undated (Bemer)Archival Resource Key6112Japan-Suekan PapersArchival Resource Key19726113Johnniac, History of, 1968 (Fred Gruenberger)Archival Resource Key6114Kilburn, P.T.Archival Resource Key1949621Killian, JamesArchival Resource Key622Lewis Research Center (NASA)Archival Resource Key623Library AutomationArchival Resource Key624Luebbert, Beth, 1972 (MARK I)Archival Resource Key625Machine Translation, (Ida Rhodes)Archival Resource Key626MADDIDAArchival Resource Key627Malik, RexArchival Resource Key1972628Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Computer ConferenceArchival Resource Key1968629Mechanical Translation (Rhodes Alt)Archival Resource Key6210Medicine-ComputersArchival Resource Key19686211Meissner, Loren P.Archival Resource Key6212Menzel, Donald H.Archival Resource Key6213Monitor Systems, 1971 (Robert Rosin)Archival Resource Key6214Nash, J., 1972 (Notes)Archival Resource Key6215National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationArchival Resource Key19726216National Bureau of StandardsArchival Resource Key6217National Cash RegisterArchival Resource Key62Background InformationArchival Resource Key631Arithmetic MachineArchival Resource Key632Correspondence--Williams, H.M.; Wilson, Carol L.; Caldwell, .H.Archival Resource Key633Desch, JosephArchival Resource Key63DepositionArchival Resource Key1970634-8PatentsArchival Resource Key639High Speed CounterArchival Resource Key6310"Lost Lab"Archival Resource Key6311Mapstone's NotesArchival Resource Key6312Multi Total Analysis MachineArchival Resource Key6313Rapid Arithmetic MachineArchival Resource Key6314Rapid Arithmetic ResearchArchival Resource Key6315Rapid Computing MachineArchival Resource Key6316A. Research Reports--Rapid Arthimetcial MachineArchival Resource Key1940641B. Research Reports--Rapid Arthimetical Machine Progress Rpt.Archival Resource Key1939642C. Research Reports--High Speed CounterArchival Resource Key1942643D. Research Reports--Multi-Task Analysis MachineArchival Resource Key1939644E. Research Reports--Practicality of Developing a Rapid Computing MachineArchival Resource Key1939645WorldArchival Resource Key1970-1972646National Computing CenterArchival Resource Key647Nelson, EldredArchival Resource Key651NeurophysiologyArchival Resource Key1950652Northrop NewsArchival Resource Key653NPLArchival Resource Key654Numerical AnalysisArchival Resource Key655Numerical Mathematical PanelArchival Resource Key656Patrick, BobArchival Resource Key657People to SeeArchival Resource Key658Physics-25 Year RetrospectiveArchival Resource Key659Predictions, 1970sArchival Resource Key6510Progress CharacteristicsArchival Resource Key6511RadarArchival Resource Key6512Ramshaw, WalterArchival Resource Key6513RANDArchival Resource Key19536514Reed, IrvingArchival Resource Key6515Rees, Mina 1954Archival Resource Key6516RobotsArchival Resource Key6517Ryavec, E.H.Archival Resource Key6518-19Samuel, A.Archival Resource Key6520SEACArchival Resource Key19556521SEAC Photo Index to NBSArchival Resource Key6522SHAREArchival Resource Key6523SIAM-Numerical Analysis ProjectArchival Resource Key661SIAM-Twentieth AnniversaryArchival Resource Key662SilliacArchival Resource Key1956663Smith, Gordon 1971Archival Resource Key664Smithsonian, Information SystemsArchival Resource Key665SNOBOL 4, Macro Implementation, 1971 (Griswold)Archival Resource Key666SNOBOL, Programming LangguageArchival Resource Key667SoftwareArchival Resource Key668Sorting (Kruth)Archival Resource Key669South America (Boeham)Archival Resource Key6610Sprague, R.E.Archival Resource Key671
Sprague, R.E.
[Contact Tom Steele about his interest in writing a history of SHARE Note]Archival Resource KeyAmerican Federation of Information Processing Societies1 ItemInk on paper.4.8" x 4.7"undatedEnglish.
[Contact Tom Steele about his interest in writing a history of SHARE Note]
[Contact Tom Steele about his interest in writing a history of SHARE Note]
Local Numbers
AC0196-0000004-01 (AC Scan No.)
AC0196-0000004-02 (AC Scan No.)
Arrangement
In box 48.
Scope and Contents
Note written on the back of a Cockatoo Inn cocktail napkin.
Computer industry -- 1950-1980Paper napkinsNotesSHARE (Association)Square Roots Other ThingsArchival Resource Key672StampsArchival Resource Key673Standards Western Automatic ComputerArchival Resource Key674Stibitiz, George 1946-1947 (correspondence)Archival Resource Key675Stibitz, George (lecture notes)Archival Resource Key676Stibitz, George (reports papers)Archival Resource Key677StorageArchival Resource Key678Suekane Papers (see Japan)Archival Resource Key679Tick-Tack-Toe ComputerArchival Resource Key6710Toben, GregArchival Resource Key6711TorontoArchival Resource Key6712Transistor (Chrales Weiner)Archival Resource Key19736713Travis, Irven 1938Archival Resource Key6714Tropp PublicationsArchival Resource Key6715Turing, AlanArchival Resource Key6716United States Army Procedures (data processing)Archival Resource Key6717UNIVACArchival Resource Key6718USSRArchival Resource Key6719Varga, RichardArchival Resource Key6720von Neumann, JohnArchival Resource Key681Wakelin, J.H.Archival Resource Key682WhirlwindArchival Resource Key683Wilkes, Maurice (9/8/72)Archival Resource Key684Wood, BenArchival Resource Key685Worlton, J. Metropolis, N.Archival Resource Key1972686Addenda2.4Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
The material consists of notes, clippings, articles, resumes, and other biographical documentation about interviewees.
These files were presumably maintained by Henry Tropp for the purposes of research and in preparation of conducting oral history interviews. Arranged alphabetically by last name of the interviewee, this series is approximately 1 cubic foot. Provided is the name of the inventor, the name and/or type of invention, patent number, and date the patent was issued. In cases where there is more than one inventor, "et al." has been used and the patent listed under the primary patentee. Patents for individuals not associated with the oral history project are also listed.
CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key1972-1973691Aiken, Howard H./Crytography/3,657,476/1970Archival Resource Key692Colman, H.D./Printing/2,196,354/1940Archival Resource Key693Colman, H.D./Control Strip Composing Machine/ 2,324,280/1943Archival Resource Key694Compton, J.S./Electronic Computing Device/2,402,372/1946 Condon, E.U. ( Patent filed under Westinghouse)Archival Resource Key695Cone, James H./Electron Tube/2,398,772/1946Archival Resource Key696Dinsmoor, T.E./Torque Equalizer/2,584,115/1952Archival Resource Key697Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Devices/2,399,473/1946Archival Resource Key698Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Accumulators/2,401,621/1946Archival Resource Key699Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Device/2,403,852/1946Archival Resource Key6910Desch, J.R., Et Al/Calculating Device/2,404,697/1946Archival Resource Key6911Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Device/2,419,485/1947Archival Resource Key6912Desch, J.R., Et Al/Communication System/2,425,307/1947Archival Resource Key6913Desch, J.R., Et Al/Multianode Gas Filled Discharge/2,432,6081947Archival Resource Key6914Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electron Tube Variable Impulse/2,451,812/1948Archival Resource Key6915Desch, J.R., Et Al/Communication System/2,462,613/1949Archival Resource Key6916Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Remote Control/2,467,257/1949Archival Resource Key6917Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Impulse Counting/2,556,614/1951Archival Resource Key6918Desch, J.R., Et Al/Calculating Machine/2,595,045/1952Archival Resource Key6919Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Tube Counting Device/2,598,764/1952Archival Resource Key6920Desch, J.R.Et Al/Electronic Impulse Generator/2,644,087/1953Archival Resource Key6921Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Counter/2,644,110/1953Archival Resource Key6922Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Counter/2,644,111/1953Archival Resource Key6923Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Counter/2,644,112/1953Archival Resource Key6924Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Counters/2,717,334/1955Archival Resource Key6925Desch, J.R., Et Al/Electronic Counter/ 2,871,408/1959Archival Resource Key6926Eckert, J.P, Et Al/Electronic Numerical Integrator/3,120,606/1964Archival Resource Key701Ehrman, C.W./Digital Communication System/3,243,781/1966Archival Resource Key702Forrester, Jay W./Multicoordinate Digital Device/2,736,880/1956Archival Resource Key703Lake, C.D., Et Al/Calculator/2,616,626/1952Archival Resource Key704Lovell, C.A. (See Accompanying index to bound volume)Archival Resource Key705Marcellus, B./Coding Device for Computers/2,885,658/1959Archival Resource Key711Merritt, P.E., Et Al/Automatic Reading System/2,924,812/1960Archival Resource Key712Mumma, R.E., Et Al/Electronic Device/2,398,150/1946Archival Resource Key713Mumma, R.E./Electronic Accumulator/2,401,657/1946Archival Resource Key714Mumma, R.E./Electronic Counting Ring/2,402,432/1946Archival Resource Key715Mumma, R.E./Impulse Emitter/2,403,873/1946Archival Resource Key716Mumma, R.E./Calculating Machine/2,404,739/1946Archival Resource Key717Mumma, R.E./Electronic Accumulator/2,405,096/1946Archival Resource Key718Mumma, R.E./Electronic Accumulator/2,405,664/1946Archival Resource Key719Mumma, R.E./electronic Device/2,422,538/1947Archival Resource Key7110Mumma, R.E./Electronic Device/2,426,278/1947Archival Resource Key7111Mumma, R.E., Et Al/Electronic Accumulator/2,426,279/1947Archival Resource Key7112Mumma, R.E., Et Al/Communication System/2,428,089/1947Archival Resource Key7113Mumma, R.E./Calculating Device/2,442,428/1948Archival Resource Key7114Mumma, R.E., Et Al/Electron Tube Impulse/2,447,661/1948Archival Resource Key7115Mumma, R.E., Et Al/Electron Tube Variable/2,451,859/1948Archival Resource Key7116Mumma, R.E., Et Al/Communication System/2,466,467/1949Archival Resource Key7117Mumma, R.E./Switching Device/2,495,075/1950Archival Resource Key7118Mumma, R.E./Electric Impilse Generator/2,503,127/1950Archival Resource Key7119Mumma, R.E./Electric Control Circuit/2,524,115/1950Archival Resource Key7120Mumma, R.E./Electronic Counting Ring/2,533,739/1950Archival Resource Key7121Mumma, R.E./Electronic Counting Device/2,584,363/1952Archival Resource Key7122Mumma, R.E./Electric Accumulator/2,625,326/1953Archival Resource Key7123National Cash Register Patent DivisionArchival Resource Key7124Rochester, N., Et Al/Electronic Data Processing/3,245,039/1966Archival Resource Key7125-26Stibitz, G.R./Electronic Computer,Addition Subtraction /2,609,143/1952Archival Resource Key721Stibitz, G.R./electronic Computer for Division/2,701,095/1955Archival Resource Key722Stibitz, G.R./Electronic Computer for Multipliction/2,749,037/1956Archival Resource Key723Westinghouse/Machine to Play Game of NIM/2,215,544/1940Archival Resource Key724John Vincent Atanasoff's MaterialsSeries 4Archival Resource Key1927-1968
Scope and Contents
These materials were assembled by John V. Atanasoff--a subject of this oral history collection--and subsequently given to Uta Merzbach via Mrs. Atsiknoudas in 1972. Spanning the years 1927 to 1968, these materials consist of approximately one cubic foot. Atanasoff assembled these materials in response to the litigation of the Sperry-Rand Corporation vs. Honeywell and Sperry-Rand vs. CDC/Control Data Corporation, which began in 1967 regarding the rights to the patent for the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Automatic Computer (ENIAC). Primarily photocopies, these materials document the process by which Atanasoff and his colleague, Cliff Berry, created the first automatic electronic digital computer. J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly claimed to have invented it first. These files are arranged according to an outline--Index A to Index C-- developed by Atanasoff. Researchers should consult this guide to the documents. Some documents in this series bear numbers. This indicates that the document was introduced into the U.S. District Court case of Atanasoff in 1968 involving the Honeywell Inc. vs. Sperry-Rand Corp. and Illinois Scientific Developments Inc. Copies of Atanasoff's depositions, volumes 1-9, are also available.
Outline of MaterialsArchival Resource Key731Christmas Letters, 1939Archival Resource Key1941732PublicityArchival Resource Key1941-1942733Anderson, Clifford G.Archival Resource Key1941-1942734Bell LaboratoriesArchival Resource Key735Berry, Clifford E.Archival Resource Key1939-1963736Buchanan, R.E.Archival Resource Key1951737Gross, George L.Archival Resource Key1940738Henry, Dawn V.Archival Resource Key1966739Legvold, Sam, 1942- 1967Archival Resource Key7310Marvin, H.B.Archival Resource Key19417311Mather, Robert L.Archival Resource Key19427312Mauchly, John W.Archival Resource Key19417313Milne, W.E.Archival Resource Key1938-19407314Orr, RobertArchival Resource Key19637315Richards, R.K.Archival Resource Key19637316Thorne, CharlesArchival Resource Key1937-19427317Vaile, Robert B.Archival Resource Key1939-19407318Machine CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key1939-19597319Patent Search NotesArchival Resource Keyundated7320Bradley, CharlesArchival Resource Key1964-19677321Trexler, RichardArchival Resource Key1927-19427322Iowa State University Research Corp.Archival Resource Key1939-19427323IBMArchival Resource Key1934-19547324Remington RandArchival Resource Key19407325Scientific Aids to LearningArchival Resource Key1940-19417326Iowa State Research Foundation (JVA)Archival Resource Key1941-19467327-28Drawings and PhotographsArchival Resource Keyundated7329Original IdeasArchival Resource Key1940741Evidence of ConceptionArchival Resource Key1939-1940742Booklet DrawingsArchival Resource Keyundated743Solutions of Systems and Equations by the Use of Punched Card SystemsArchival Resource Key744Berry on details of Computer MachinesArchival Resource Keyundated745CondensorsArchival Resource Key1939-1940746ResistorsArchival Resource Key1939-1941747Vacuum TubesArchival Resource Key1939-1941748MiscellaneousArchival Resource Key1940-1942749StatementsArchival Resource Key1940-19427410Labor Payroll VouchersArchival Resource Key1940-19427411NewsclippingsArchival Resource Key19747412Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol. IArchival Resource Key11/11/19687413Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol. IIArchival Resource Key11/12/19687414Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol. IIIArchival Resource Key11/13/19687415Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol. IVArchival Resource Key11/14/1968751Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol. VArchival Resource Key11/15/1968752Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol. VIArchival Resource Key12/3/1968753Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol . VIIArchival Resource Key12/4/1968754Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol. VIIIArchival Resource Key12/5/1968755Depositions, Honeywell v. Sperry Rand-- Vol. IXArchival Resource Key12/6/1968756Audio TapesSeries 5Archival Resource Key1967-19741977
Scope and Contents
This series is divided into two subseries--subseries 5.1: Reference copies and subseries 5.2: Originals. The reference copies consist of approximately 10 cubic feet and the originals approximately 4 cubic feet. The majority of the audio tapes are on 5" reels. When not in a 5" format, interviews are on 7" reels or cassettes.