Herman H. Goldstine Collection 1941-1971 1943-1948

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Herman H. Goldstine Collection 1941-1971 1943-1948

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Herman H. Goldstine, mathematician, was intimately involved in the design and development of the first electronic computers. The collection includes materials produced or supervised by Dr. Goldstine, or collected by him for use in the preparation of his book on the history of computers.

12 boxes; (6 linear ft.)

eng,

Hampshire College Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6321701

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Goldstine, Herman H. (Herman Heine), 1913-2004

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Herman Heine Goldstine was a professor of mathematics (University of Chicago, 1936-1939; University of Michigan, 1939-1950) and was involved in the early development of the computer during World War II and the 1950s. He continued to publish on the history of these subjects. He has held many administrative positions in scientific research with International Business Machines Corporation, namely, Director of Mathematical Sciences, Research (1958-1960); Director of Scientific Development, IBM Resea...