Uncataloged serials
Scope and Content Note
Collection consists of serials, newsletters, and other small publications donated by various sources. The bulk is composed of special interest magazines and newsletters produced by computer user groups. Many are single issues; none are cataloged in the University Libraries online catalog.
Dates
- 1948-1999
Creator
- Charles Babbage Institute (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access to materials:
Access to the collection is unrestricted.
Copyright:
All material in the collection is covered by a prior copyright. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).
Historical Note
During the 1970s and 1980s, all types of computing communities began to print and distribute informal serial publications concerning software, mini-and micro computing,. Many of these publications were short lived - some survived for only an issue or two - and most were produced in small quantities. These materials, with their unusual artwork and printing techniques have become interesting artifacts themselves, while providing today’s researchers with an "alternative" perspective on developments in computing and software during those decades.
Extent
5 boxes (3.5 cubic feet)
Abstract
Collection consists of serials, newsletters, and other small publications donated by various sources; none are cataloged in the University Libraries online catalog.
Arrangement of Collection
Materials are arranged in alphabetical order by title.
Acquisition:
The materials in this collection were acquired from many individuals and companies.
- Computer user groups Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Computers -- Periodicals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Uncataloged Serials, 1948-1999. Finding Aid.
- Author
- Prepared by Lynn Leitte, December 1999; revised Amanda Schwarze, March 2002.
- Date
- 2006
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Charles Babbage Institute Archives Collecting Area
Elmer L. Andersen Library
222 - 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55455
612-624-5050
cbi@umn.edu
