Papers of Howard T. Fisher, ca. 1929-1974 (inclusive).

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Papers of Howard T. Fisher, ca. 1929-1974 (inclusive).

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Contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, designs, photographs, data, and other papers, mostly relating to the synagraphic mapping system (SYMAP) and the Laboratory for Computer Graphics and Spatial Analysis at Harvard's Graduate School of Design. Also includes architectural scrapbooks for the firm of Howard T. Fisher and Associates (ca. 1940s and 1950s). Much of the collection is concerned with data, data gathering, analysis, and presentation. Includes SYMAP modules and transcripts of mapping conferences. A major concern is the coloring of computerized maps. Most of the material dates from ca. 1965-1974. Includes material from Fisher's association with the American Institute of Architects and his tenure as lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning at the Technological Institute of Northwestern University (1957-64). Related publications and reference material available in repository. For information on component parts of collection, see Harvard Archives LOCATION below.

14.7 cubic feet in 40 containers

Harvard University Archives.

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Harvard University Archives.

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