Utah Computer Society photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1533
Scope and Contents
The Utah Computer Society photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 123 black-and-white and color photographs of USC members at computer related workshops or demonstrations by several software companies. Included are File Maker Pro, Borland, Microsoft, Access, New Horizons, Xmission, Packard-Bell, Comdex. The colleciton dates from the 1990s and 2000s.
Dates
- 1990-2008
Creator
- Gregory, Rick (Person)
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.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Utah Computer Society photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Utah Computer Society photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Historical Note
The Utah Computer Society (UCS), also known as Blue Chips, was started in 1982. It was a non-profit, non-dues-paying organization formed by PC and IBM user groups to promote personal computer (PC) usage and industry in Utah. The Utah Blue Chips was a charter member of the global Association of Personal Computer User Groups. The society offered software instruction, assistance in solving issues with computers, information about the computer industry, education about computer security and scams, and spaces for members to interact. The society published a monthly newsletter, Blue Chips Magazine, for 33 years. This newsletter provided editorial, product reviews, tips and techniques, and news. In addition to this publication, USC/Blue Chips sponsored a regional training conference called Silicon Mountain. Members also worked with senior groups and community centers to teach the use of PCs. The Blue Chips Magazine published its last issue in March 2015.
Extent
123 Items (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Utah Computer Society (UCS), also known as Blue Chips, was started in 1982 to promote personal computer usage and industry in Utah. This collection contains photographs of UCS members at workshops and demonstrations related to computer software.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Rick Gregory in 2008.
Separated Materials
See also the Utah Computer Society records (ACCN 2020) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Gregory, Rick (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Utah Computer Society photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa.
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
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