Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Data Processing Digest Collection

Summary
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0235
Creators:
Data Processing Digest, Inc.
Milligan, Margaret
Dates:
1955-1974
Languages:
English
.
Physical Description:
15.6 Cubic feet
48 boxes
Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Magazine and newspaper clippings (1955-1974) from various sources, on the development of the computer industry; six rolls of microfilm (1955-1966); and issues of Data Processing Digest, 1970-1974.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is divided into three series.
Series 1, Clippings, 1955-1966
Series 2, Microfilm, 6 rolls, 1955-1966
Series 3, Data Processing Digest Issues, 1970-1974
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
The
Data Processing Digest
regularly reviews periodicals and books for quick reference. Monthly publication dealing only with material related to the computer industry.
Administration
Author
NMAH Staff
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Data Processing Digest, 1968, 1972, 1976.
Ownership and Custodial History
Transferred to the Archives Center from the Division of Physical Sciences (now Division of Medicine and Science), September 12, 1986.
Processing Information
Collection processed by NMAH Staff, 1986
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
Data Processing Digest Collection,1955-1974, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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.
Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Clippings -- 20th century Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Computer peripherals Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Computer science Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Computers Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Magazines (periodicals) -- 1950-1980 Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Mathematical instruments Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Microfilms Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Newspapers Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Periodicals Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Mathematics Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Cohen, Michael C. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Physical Sciences Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Naftaly, Stanley Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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