Diebold, John, 1926-2005
Variant namesJohn Diebold began promoting the use of automated machines such as the computer in the 1950s. In his book, Automation (1952), he proposed and described how computers could improve day-to-day operations in business and government. In 1954, he founded the Diebold Group, a management and consulting firm that provided services to dozens of U.S. corporations and state and federal agencies. The company consulted on technological advances with AT&T, Boeing, Xerox, and I.B.M. Diebold sold the company to Daimler-Benz in 1991. He passed away in 2005.
From the description of John Diebold papers, 1960-1985 (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 227192793
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| referencedIn | Michael S. Mahoney papers., 1923-2008 | University of Minnesota Libraries. Charles Babbage Institute. | |
| referencedIn | Commencement records, 1898-1986. | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
| creatorOf | Diebold, John, 1926-2005. [John Diebold addresses, etc.]. | Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library | |
| creatorOf | Diebold, John, 1926-2005. John Diebold papers, 1960-1985 | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Diebold, John, 1926-2005. Letter, 1967 : to Lewis Mumford. | University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library |
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| associatedWith | Diebold Group. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Mahoney, Michael S. (Michael Sean) | person |
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Birth 1926-06-08
Death 2005-12-26
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