David A. Studebaker Computer Science papers
Scope and Contents
The David A. Studebaker papers document the beginnings of the Computer Science Department at Purdue University. The collection contains computer program manuals created at Purdue University, computer punch cards with printouts, and a copy of “Elements of Numerical Analysis” by Dr. Sam Conte.
Dates
- Creation: 1961-1966
- Other: Date acquired: 02/05/2015
Creator
- Studebaker, David A. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
David A. Studebaker, born September 25, 1942, was one of the first students of computer science at Purdue, taking a non-credit Fortran II class in late 1962, around the time the Computer Science department was being established. He was a student worker in the Purdue Computing Center from 1963 to 1965. As a student teaching assistant, he taught two classes for Professor Donn Novotny. David graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, having taken the CS courses then available at Purdue. He has worked in software development since graduation.
Extent
0.65 Cubic Feet
Source of Acquisition
David A. Studebaker
Method of Acquisition
Gift from David A. Studebaker, May 4, 2014
Processing Information
Whenever possible, original order of the materials has been retained. All materials have been housed in polyester sleeves, acid-free folders, and acid-free boxes.
Subject
- International Business Machines Corporation (Organization)
- Title
- David A. Studebaker Computer Science papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Richard R. Bernier and Keertana Marella
- Date
- 2020-04-22
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Second edition. Collection description was first completed 2015-08-10.
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-22: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
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