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Start Over Repository University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center Subject EDVAC (Computer) Year 1945 to 1949

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S. Reid Warren Papers, 1923-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 cubic feet
Abstract:
S. Reid Warren, Jr. attended Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania where he would receive a Sc.D. in Electrical Engineering in 1937. While attending Penn, Warren began his research and teaching career which would span almost forty years. The S. Reid Warren, Jr., Papers primarily document his professional career in the field of electrical engineering and radiologic physics, and in particular his role as an educator.

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ENIAC Patent Trial Collection, 1864-1973 (inclusive) 1938-1971 (bulk)

Extent:
95 cubic feet
Abstract:
While trying to secure the patent for the ENIAC, serious problems for the patent rights of John Presper Eckert, Jr. and John William Mauchly arose in the 1960's. The ENIAC Papers are divided into two major series, viz., one, Sperry Rand Corporation, John P. Eckert, Jr., and John W. Mauchly vs. Bell Telephone, Incorporated; and two, Honeywell, Incorporated vs. Sperry Rand Corporation and Illinois Scientific Developments, Incorporated.

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