A small collection of documents relating to computing and numerical analysis, collected by Dick Starling in connection with his engineering work.
Dick Starling Collection
- Reference
- GB 133 NAHC/RSC
- Dates of Creation
- 1950s
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 3 items
- Location
- Collection available at University Archive and Records Centre, main University Library.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Richard (Dick) Starling was an engineer who worked for the De Havilland company and later for Ferranti Ltd. He was involved with the early application of computing to aerodynamical problems.
Access Information
The collection is open to any accredited reader.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Mr Starling's son, Michael Starling, in 2018.
Alternative Form Available
Copies of the documents may exists in other collections
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopies and photographic copies of material in the archive can be supplied for private study purposes only, depending on the condition of the documents.
A number of items within the archive remain within copyright under the terms of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988; it is the responsibility of users to obtain the copyright holder's permission for reproduction of copyright material for purposes other than research or private study.
Prior written permission must be obtained from the Library for publication or reproduction of any material within the archive. Please contact the Head of Special Collections, John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH.
Accruals
None expected