William Renwick: Papers and Correspondence
Scope and Contents
The papers are not extensive, relating essentially to the development of the EDSAC computer, 1947-1949, and include framed photographs of the machine and of its first printout in 1947.
Dates
- Creation: 1943-1971 (circa)
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
2 archive box(es) (2 boxes. Box 2 is oversize, found on AAA bench in front of WB 3, Room 1.)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
This is an abbreviated record. A full online catalogue, created by NCUACS, is available on the National Archives website athttp://tinyurl.com/williamrenwick
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The material was received from Mrs. J.K.M. Renwick via Plessey Controls Limited and through the good offices of Professor M.V. Wilkes, FRS. The published material in Section C was made available by the Plessey Library, Poole.
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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