Burroughs Corporation records. Scientific Research Society of America, Burroughs branch records
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains yearbooks for the society from 1952-1957 and 1961-1962, a booklet with Information for Members, and a sheet of proceedings of the seventh annual convention of 1955.
This is one series of the Burroughs Corporation Records (CBI 90). Please see the other series finding aids for further information regarding the Burroughs Corporation.
Dates
- 1952-1962
Creator
- Scientific Research Society of America (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access to materials:
Access to the collection is unrestricted.
Copyright:
The Charles Babbage Institute holds the copyright to all materials in the collection, except for items covered by a prior copyright (such as published materials). Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).
Historical Note
Scientific Research Society of America (RESA) was established in 1948 to provide an organization for scientific and research workers, to offer activities and opportunities for communication, and to provide contributions to the advancement of science throughout the country. Since Burroughs had a major research center, it was able to become a branch of this society.
Extent
1 box (0.2 cubic feet)
Abstract
Collection contains yearbooks for the society from 1952-1957 and 1961-1962, a booklet with Information for Members, and a sheet of proceedings of the seventh annual convention of 1955.
Acquisition:
The records were given to the Charles Babbage Institute by Unisys Corporation in 1991, accession 991-35.
- Burroughs Corporation
- Computer industry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Computers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Burroughs Corporation Records. Scientific Research Society of America Burroughs Branch Records, 1952-1962. Finding Aid.
- Author
- Prepared by Susan A. Stepka, September 1995.
- Date
- July 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
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