'Computers and University Research', 1962
File
MS. Eng. misc. b. 290/F.25
Held at the Weston Library
Includes:
- Two drafts (June 1962) of a paper prepared at the request of P.M.S. Blackett, and later circulated as a paper for the D.S.I.R. Working Party on Computer Science.
- Correspondence with Blackett and H. Jones regarding the feasibility of establishing a research team in computing theory at Imperial College.
- 'Proposed Group to Study Mathematical Aspects of Computer Use', 4-page typescript annotated by Strachey.
- 'Gill's proposals to Imperial College'.
- Copy of an application to D.S.I.R. by H. Jones for a grant to investigate 'the mathematical basis of computer programming', and a copy of the letter withdrawing the application.
- One-page, untitled note by Strachey, 27 June 1962, on mathematical theory of information processing, with manuscript note by Strachey 'submitted to Churchill College'.
- 'A project for investigation' by P.J. Landin, 29 June 1962 (2 pages).
Dates
- Creation: 1962
Extent
1 file
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. b. 290/F.25
Former reference:
CSAC 71.1.80/F.25
Repository Details
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