Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0650
- Creators:
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National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Information, Technology and Society
- Dates:
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1950-1969.
- Languages:
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- Physical Description:
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- Repository:
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Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Papers representing Koenig's research on early personal computers. Includes photographs, articles, laboratory reports, Koenig's students' research, writings and illustrations and diagrams on hardware and software.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
Koenig held various positions at the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company from 1944-1962 including supervisor of the computer laboratory. In 1962 he left Allis-Chalmers to take a teaching position with the University of Wisconsin. Koenig received the Alfred Noble Prize (not to be confused with the Nobel Prize) for his work on analog computers in 1951 and was active in several professional organizations, including the Association for Computing Machinery and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
Collection donated by Eldo C. Koenig.
Custodial History
Koenig donated the papers to the Division of Mathematics (now Division of Medicine and Science), National Museum of American History, in 1988. They were transferred to the Archives Center in 1998.
Processing Information
Collection processed by NMAH Staff, undated.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted research access on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Preferred Citation
Eldo C. Koenig Personal Computer Collection, 1950-1969, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
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
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
P.O. Box 37012
Suite 1100, MRC 601
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
archivescenter@si.edu
