Richard W. Clarke collection on magnetic storage drums circa 1957-1970s.

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Richard W. Clarke collection on magnetic storage drums circa 1957-1970s.

Collection contains information on magnetic drum storage, including photographs and background information on the Flying Head Drum, patented by Richard W. Clarke in 1965.

1 box (0.25 cubic feet).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7308197

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Clarke, Richard William Barnes, Sir

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Richard W. Clarke worked at Remington Rand Univac, and later for the Control Data Corporation. In 1957, during his tenure with Remington Rand Univac, Clarke, along with Sherman A. Sundin, invented the Flying Wedge Loading and Mounting Apparatus. Their invention was awarded a patent by Univac in 1965. From the description of Richard W. Clarke collection on magnetic storage drums circa 1957-1970s. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 311749839 ...

Remington Rand, inc

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