'Computer SubCo'
MS. Eng. misc. b. 264/C.99
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'Computer SubCo'
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. b. 264/C.99
Summary
Mainly Committee papers of the National Research Development Corporation Sub-committee on Electronic Computers, September 1958-March 1959, bearing on discussions regarding high speed computers, National Research Development Corporation support for and relations with various UK and other computer manufacturers.
Strachey was a member of the Sub-committee until he and Lord Halsbury left the National Research Development Corporation in March 1959.
In addition, the folder includes memoranda from Strachey on 'Possible Development from the Emidec 2400' (December 1958), 'EMI and Ferranti Proposals for a High Speed Computer' (February 1959), and Lord Halsbury's 'Swan Song' on proposals by E.M.I. and Ferranti (March 1959).
Date
1959
Language
English
Physical extent
1 file
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Collection contents
Papers and correspondence of Christopher Strachey
Working Papers, Notes, and Calculations
National Research Development Corporation
Manchester University Computing Machine Laboratory
Very high speed computers
'Computer SubCo'
