Technology
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:
Anniston Army Depot ARPANET Guide
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2926
Abstract
The Anniston Army Depot ARPANET Guide (1981) was written by Tom Bowerman in 1981 and was intended for military users.
Dates:
1981
ARPANET training video
Collection
Identifier: A0020
Abstract
The ARPANET training video (undated) is a United States Army training video for a Node Site Coordinator working with the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), a precursor to today's internet. The University of Utah's Computer Science Department's Ivan Sutherland ran one of the original interface message processors (IMP) for the ARPANET project.
Dates:
undated
Alan Conway Ashton papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1037
Abstract
The Alan Conway Ashton papers (1970-1976) consist of a draft of his University of Utah dissertation Electronics, music and computers, instructional materials including tests, lecture notes, and assignment sheets for various courses in computer science. Ashton created the WordPerfect word processing software.
Dates:
1970-1976
James John Brophy papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1222
Abstract
The James John Brophy papers (1960s-1991) consist of the personal and professional papers of this physicist and University of Utah administrator. Included are reports, articles, publications, correspondence, speeches, manuals, employment materials, and other papers.
Dates:
1960s-1991
Alan L. Davis papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2138
Abstract
The Alan L. Davis papers (2004-2005) contain two typed manuscripts titled GPL: A Graphical Programming Language, written by A. L. Davis and Karl Boeklheide; and An Introduction to Data-Driven Programming Methodology for PS-300Users, written by A. L. Davis. Davis was a professor at the School of Computing at the University of Utah.
Dates:
2004-2005
ENECO records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2464
Abstract
The ENECO records (1912-2007) consist of patents, contracts, research, office, and financial documents collected by the company. ENECO (formerly FEAT) was a private company that centered on cold-fusion technology and the commercialization of such technology. The majority of patents registered by ENECO were invented by scientists Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann. Technologies engineered by ENECO have had a great impact on the local and international scientific communities.
Dates:
1912-2007
David C. Evans audio-visual collection
Collection
Identifier: A0159
Abstract
The David C. Evans audio-visual collection (1972-1987) consists of films and audio relating to Evans & Sutherland, a computer graphics company founded in Salt Lake City by David Evans and Ivan Sutherland. The films demonstrate computer modeling and animation made from the Picture System 1 and 2 including 3D microorganism models for scientists, flight simulators for pilot training, space simulations for NASA, and more.
Dates:
1972-1987
David C. Evans papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0625
Abstract
The David C. Evans papers (1958-1987) contain correspondence, annual reports, financial documents, brochures, meeting minutes, and reports primarily concerning the operations of Evans and Sutherland Computer Corporation; articles on computer science; correspondence, speeches, and clippings concerning David Evans' activities as a professor at the University of Utah and as a community leader.
Dates:
1958-1987
David C. Evans photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0452
Abstract
The David C. Evans photograph collection documents the personnel, facilities, business activities and products of Evans & Sutherland. The bulk of this collection provides a view of the computer graphics capabilities of Evans & Sutherland products.
Dates:
1968-1987
Philo T. and Elma G. Farnsworth audio collection
Collection
Identifier: A0382
Abstract
The Philo T. and Elma G. Farnsworth audio collection (1960-1978) contains audio recordings of Farnsworth speaking to audiences as well as recordings his wife, Elma G. "Pem" Farnsworth, made while researching a biography following his death in 1971. Philo Taylor Farnsworth (1906-1971) was a researcher, writer, and a pioneering developer of television, radar technology, peacetime applications of nuclear fusion, and the infant incubator.
Dates:
1960-1978