Howard Aiken / Computer Science., 01/23/1950-06/01/1981

File — Box: 2, Folder: 1

Identifier: 41641

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 2, Folders 1 -29; Box 3, Folders 1-6) This series consists of correspondence and information collected by FJD on each of the "Time" magazine covers and their autographers in Series 1. Information is primarily in the form of newsclippings about the individuals and their fields. Correspondence is in the form of xerox copies of ALS or TLS from FJD to the prospective autographer or agent.

Dates

01/23/1950-06/01/1981

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Slim Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains correspondence between FJD, agents and publishers concerning obtaining autographs from Howard Aiken, educator, mathematician and computer scientist, as well as from artist Boris M. Artzybasheff who drew the cover to the Time magazine issue of 1/23/50 featuring the article on Aiken and others in the field. Includes a clipping of the article.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AIKEN, HOWARD - ARTICLE ABOUT (TIME MAGAZINE, 1/23/50): Printed Item

ARTZYBASHEFF, BORIS M. - BIOGRAPHICAL INFO.: Printed Item

COMPUTER SCIENCE (TIME MAGAZINE ARTICLE, 1/23/50): Printed Item

AIKEN, HOWARD - BIOGRAPHICAL INFO.: Printed Item

TIME MAGAZINE ARTICLE 01. 1/23/50: COMPUTER SCIENCE: Printed Item