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George Ledin, Jr. ALGOL, Vol. 1: A Reference Source Book

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 59

Scope and Content Note

ALGOL, Vol. 1: A Reference Source Bookis the manuscript for the first volume in a proposed three volume set on the ALGOL programming language. In this volume, Ledin presents ALGOL reports, ALGOL variant charts, extensive literature bibliographies, and biographies or 232 prominent ALGOL scholars. The chapters are preceded by an historical overview.

Dates

  • Creation: 1974

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access to materials:

Access to the collection is unrestricted.

Copyright:

The author, George Ledin, retains the copyright to the manuscript. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Biographical Note

George Ledin, Jr., was a computer science professor at University of San Francisco and Sonoma State University. He co-authored The Programmer's Book of Rules(1979) with Victor Ledin. In 1982 he wrote PASCAL.

Extent

1 box (0.75 cubic feet)

Abstract

ALGOL: Volume 1: A Reference Source Book, is the manuscript for the first of a proposed three volume set on the ALGOL programming language which apparently remains unpublished. In this volume, which appears to have been the only completed volume, Ledin presents ALGOL reports, ALGOL variant charts, extensive literature bibliographies, and biographies of 232 prominent ALGOL scholars. Chapters are preceded by an historical overview.

Acquisition:

The manuscript was given to the Charles Babbage Institute by George Ledin, Jr.

Title
George Ledin, Jr. ALGOL, Vol. 1: A Reference Source Book, 1974. Finding Aid.
Author
Prepared by Pat Hennessy.
Date
2004
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

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