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Memos and letters, 1965, 1966, 1976

 File — Folder: 13
Identifier: Folder 13

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Samuel D. Conte papers (1962-2002, 0.4 cubic feet) document Samuel D. Conte’s tenure as founding director of the Purdue University Department of Computer Sciences. Materials focus mostly on the years 1962-1979, with particular emphasis on Conte’s role in the development of the department at Purdue and its curriculum. The collection also documents Conte’s active membership in the America Federation of Information Processing Societies (AFIPS), and his efforts to establish federal recognition of the need for computer science in education. Types of materials include: correspondence, grade books, memorandums, obituaries, reports, and rosters. The papers are organized by material type and topic.

Dates

  • 1965, 1966, 1976

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection must be reviewed by an archivist before use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.40 Cubic Feet

From the Collection: 1.00 mss._boxes

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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