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Herman H. Goldstine Collection
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Series Descriptions
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1943-1952
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The Correspondence series is divided into three subsections: "ENIAC Correspondence" from April 20, 1943 through December 6, 1946; "Patent Correspondence" from April 17, 1947 through October 10, 1947; and "Miscellaneous (undated) Correspondence'; in three pieces. All sections contain correspondence both to and from Dr. Goldstine, as well as correspondence between other persons connected with ENIAC, collected by Dr. Goldstine. This series is arranged in chronological order.
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1947-1948
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The TABLES: 1947-1948 series contains eleven items which are arranged alphabetically. The title was determined either from that on the head of the table or that provided by Dr. Goldstine on the outside of his folder.
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1943-1945
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The LAYOUTS series is arranged alphabetically according to the title given. Each blue-print or diagram also is identified by a code number. A numerical cross-reference list is included at the front of the first folder in the series. A folder at the end contains undated photographs of Herman H. Goldstine.
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1943-1948
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The REPORTS series is divided into three subsections: "Financial Reports", "Goldstine Prepared Reports", and "Miscellaneous Reports Received". The first subsection is arranged chronologically. Although all records are not present, a complete transaction consists of the reporting memorandum from UPenn and the Ordnance Department, a voucher work sheet, and the voucher itself, in that order.
The second subsection contains three items arranged chronologically, with an undated one at the end.
The third subsection contains ten items arranged alphabetically
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1943-1971
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The LEGAL RECORDS AND EXHIBITS series is divided into three sub sections: ENIAC-EDVAC contracts, preliminary court materials, and exhibits/transcripts. The first and second subsections are arranged chronologically.
The third subsection is arranged first by the submitter of the material (when named), and then by the order of the Minnesota Court of Appeals deposition number. miscellaneous material and the court transcript are in a separate folder at the end.
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1867 - 1973
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This series contains off-prints, journals, and books on mathematics and computers. Dr. Goldstine's own publications are included. Most of the material was used in researching the book on computer developments. An addendum at the end of Box 12 contains published articles by Dr. Goldstine as well as a folder of miscellaneous material.
The series is arranged chronologically.
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