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.
William Renwick: Papers and Correspondence
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- ReferenceGB 12 MS Add.8372
- Dates of Creation1943-1971 (circa)
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish .
- Physical Description2 archive box(es) 2 boxes
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
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.
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