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Carl Alwin Schenck Papers, 1890 - 1959

Title: Carl Alwin Schenck Papers 1890 - 1959

Collection includes diaries, correspondence, field notes, manuscripts, articles, student records, photographs, negatives, photo albums, and artifacts, dating from 1865 - 1955. While the bulk of the material is in English, a substantial number of items, including a portion of the correspondence, diaries, and writings, are in German. This collection documents the professional and personal activities of Dr. Carl Alwin Schenck. These activities include his work at the Biltmore Estate and Forest and logging operations throughout Europe and the United States. In addition, this collection also provides significant information on the Biltmore Forest School and its students.

ArchivalResource: 40.0 Linear feet,102 archival boxes

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Warren S. McCulloch Papers, Circa 1935-1968

Title: Warren S. McCulloch Papers Circa 1935-1968

Correspondence and papers centering on McCulloch's study of the functional organization of the central nervous system and cybernetics. McCulloch (1898-1969) was a major figure in establishing the theoretical ground for modern computers and in "biological computer" studies during the 1960s. Other topics include the brain or neural studies, biological psychiatry, chemical warfare, space biology, and U.S. Army studies. His participation in the American Society of Cybernetics and the Josiah Macy Conferences is well documented, and there are numerous papers and notes on other conferences attended.

ArchivalResource: 49.75 Linear feet

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