Joan M. Winters papers, 1966-1990.

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Joan M. Winters papers, 1966-1990.

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Contains electronic mail printings, subject files, notes, conference information, session reports, and conference evaluations arranged in two series, Conference material (1974-1990) and Subject files (1966-1990), that document Winters' involvement in SHARE (an International Business Machines computer user group). Several SHARE projects (such as the FORTRAN Project and especially the Human Factors Project which emphasized computer usability and improved human-machine interfaces), study groups, committees, and a task force are documented in the subject files.

1.4 cubic ft.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Winters, Joan

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Scientific programmer in Computing Services at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. From the description of Joan M. Winters papers, 1966-1990. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63289538 ...

SHARE. FORTRAN Project.

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SHARE. Human Factors Project.

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American Society for Public Administration. Section on Humanistic, Artistic, and Reflective Expression

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In 1955 an informal meeting of computing personnel was held to investigate the practicality of a joint effort by several IBM 704 computer users to coordinate programming work. Represented were the Rand Corporation, North American Aviation, Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, and IBM. The group evolved into a general users' group for medium and large-scale IBM computers, including the 360/50 and systems 370 and 303X. The organization conducted annual meetings, produced a newsletter, and helped develop...