Miscellaneous
Series
Identifier: IX
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Although this collection is named for David C. Evans, the donor of the papers, it is more accurate to say that the collection contains papers important to the history of the Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation, of which David Evans was a founder and CEO. While part of the collection does represent some of Evans' individual achievements outside of the company, it is his role in company activities that provides the cohesive element to this collection. The documents, most notably the internal and external correspondence, provide a reflection of Evans' impact on the success of Evans & Sutherland.
Another important aspect of this collection is the multitude of documents which cover a wide range of topics within the computer science field, especially the business side. Annual reports, financial documents, product brochures, correspondence, and other documents provide data on a plethora of individual companies. The market reports found with the material on investment firms give vital financial information. In addition, material describing computer science activities at various universities, especially the University of Utah, can be found in the collection. The academic papers in Section VIII document some of the scientific developments in computer science. Along with other documents throughout the collection, these papers also assist in understanding individual achievements, most notably in the development of computer graphics.
The collection is divided into nine sections. The first section, David Evans Personal, contains items connected to Evans as an individual, both in and out of the company. Correspondence, speeches, and news clippings show Evans as father, colleague, and community leader. Correspondence, speeches, and other documents show Evans as educator, recording part of Evans' years at the University of Utah.
Section II, Evans & Sutherland Board of Directors, contains documents found in Evans' files which were produced as a result of the activities of the company's board of directors. Along with correspondence, included are meeting agendas and minutes, resolutions, financial summaries, and information on some of the board members who served at various times.
The third section, Company Operations, is concerned with documents stemming from administrative activities within Evans & Sutherland. Sections IV and V focus on specific areas of Evans & Sutherland business activity. Section IV, Engineering and Products, contains correspondence, reports, brochures, and other items documenting Evans & Sutherland products and research and development efforts. (These materials do not give a complete representation of Evans & Sutherland products, however.) Section V, Affiliated Companies and Customers, contains items associated with companies which maintained some form of business relationship with Evans & Sutherland. This relationship may have been as an Evans & Sutherland customer, vendor, or collaborator.
Section VI, Professional Organizations and Conferences, contains items relating to organizations and conferences in which Evans either participated or received information on possible participation. Section VII, Computer and Electronics Companies, contains materials concerning various companies involved in the computer and electronics industries for which no apparent business relationship with Evans & Sutherland was discerned. Section VIII, Professional papers, contains the large amount of academic and other papers written about computer technology found in the collection. Other papers published by a specific company are found in the appropriate section under the company name.
Section IX, Miscellaneous, contains items which do not have a discernible relationship with David Evans' personal life or business affairs, nor have any connection with the business affairs of Evans & Sutherland. This includes items on a variety of companies and universities which may have been the subject of proposed or actual business relationships with Evans or Evans & Sutherland, as well as items retained due to some connection with computer science, education, or industry which remained otherwise unidentifiable.
Throughout the register, correspondence refers to both company memoranda, external correspondence, and, in some instances, telephone call reports. Correspondence and any attached materials have remained together. Oversize materials were removed to the final box in the collection, and their original locations are noted there, as well as in the original location.
Another important aspect of this collection is the multitude of documents which cover a wide range of topics within the computer science field, especially the business side. Annual reports, financial documents, product brochures, correspondence, and other documents provide data on a plethora of individual companies. The market reports found with the material on investment firms give vital financial information. In addition, material describing computer science activities at various universities, especially the University of Utah, can be found in the collection. The academic papers in Section VIII document some of the scientific developments in computer science. Along with other documents throughout the collection, these papers also assist in understanding individual achievements, most notably in the development of computer graphics.
The collection is divided into nine sections. The first section, David Evans Personal, contains items connected to Evans as an individual, both in and out of the company. Correspondence, speeches, and news clippings show Evans as father, colleague, and community leader. Correspondence, speeches, and other documents show Evans as educator, recording part of Evans' years at the University of Utah.
Section II, Evans & Sutherland Board of Directors, contains documents found in Evans' files which were produced as a result of the activities of the company's board of directors. Along with correspondence, included are meeting agendas and minutes, resolutions, financial summaries, and information on some of the board members who served at various times.
The third section, Company Operations, is concerned with documents stemming from administrative activities within Evans & Sutherland. Sections IV and V focus on specific areas of Evans & Sutherland business activity. Section IV, Engineering and Products, contains correspondence, reports, brochures, and other items documenting Evans & Sutherland products and research and development efforts. (These materials do not give a complete representation of Evans & Sutherland products, however.) Section V, Affiliated Companies and Customers, contains items associated with companies which maintained some form of business relationship with Evans & Sutherland. This relationship may have been as an Evans & Sutherland customer, vendor, or collaborator.
Section VI, Professional Organizations and Conferences, contains items relating to organizations and conferences in which Evans either participated or received information on possible participation. Section VII, Computer and Electronics Companies, contains materials concerning various companies involved in the computer and electronics industries for which no apparent business relationship with Evans & Sutherland was discerned. Section VIII, Professional papers, contains the large amount of academic and other papers written about computer technology found in the collection. Other papers published by a specific company are found in the appropriate section under the company name.
Section IX, Miscellaneous, contains items which do not have a discernible relationship with David Evans' personal life or business affairs, nor have any connection with the business affairs of Evans & Sutherland. This includes items on a variety of companies and universities which may have been the subject of proposed or actual business relationships with Evans or Evans & Sutherland, as well as items retained due to some connection with computer science, education, or industry which remained otherwise unidentifiable.
Throughout the register, correspondence refers to both company memoranda, external correspondence, and, in some instances, telephone call reports. Correspondence and any attached materials have remained together. Oversize materials were removed to the final box in the collection, and their original locations are noted there, as well as in the original location.
Dates
- 1958-1987
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 73 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Evans, David C. (David Cannon), 1924- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu