Guide to the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Departmental Records of Informational Systems and Computing Services, 1970-1979, c. 2015
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Overview of the Collection
Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702 – 4004
(715) 836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/
Reference Code: USGZE AS568
Accession Number: 82-99
Collection Number: Archives Series 568
Creators: University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Management Information Systems
Title: Departmental Records of Information Systems and Computing Services
Dates: 1970-1979, c. 2015
Quantity: 1.4 linear feet (1 box)
Location of Collection: D8/5a
Languages: Collection materials are in English.
Summary: Records of the UWEC Department of Information Systems from 1970-1979, c.2015.
Historical Note
The University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire was founded in 1917 as the Eau Claire State Normal School. Information Systems (IS) is the study of business systems, seeking to understand people, technology and the interaction between them so as to improve the performance of individuals and organizations. It is the theory and practice of designing, developing, deploying and managing computer-enhanced information systems (taken from UWEC webpage). These documents show the daily activities, meetings, and projects within the Department of Information Systems from 1970-1979.
Content Description
Transcripts of letters, faxes, tutorials, reports, and meetings that make up the history of the UWEC Department of Informational Systems from the bulk years 1970-1979.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information: Transferred to the University Archives by Records and Registration in 1982.
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire.
Preferred Citation: University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Management Information Systems Departmental Records, 1970-1979. AS 568. Special Collections & Archives. McIntyre Library. University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Eau Claire, WI.
Processing Note: Processed by Colleen McFarland in June 2006. Additions made by Brice Vircks in May 2019.
Arrangement: Flat.
OCLC #:
Subjects
Personal Names: Polenz, Rudolf C.
Corporate Names:
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Management Information Systems
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire--Information management.
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire--Data processing
Genre Terms:
Minutes
School records
Detailed List of Contents
Dates: 1970-1979, c.2015
Extent: 1 box
Container
Contents
Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Documents describing the administration and organization of the department. Details of Auxiliary & Service Enterprises
Undated
Box/Folder
1/2
1 Booklet detailing everything about the university’s AV services
Undated
Box/Folder
1/3
Administrative Computing Reports
1976-1977
Box/Folder
1/4
Administrative Computing Reports
1977-1979
Box/Folder 1/5
Administrative Computer Users’ Manual
1976
Box/Folder 1/6
1972 Computer Users’ Handbook, Teletype Handbook (colored), Users’ brochure to UWEC academic computing services
1972, Teletype Hanbook and Brochure undated
Box/Folder 1/7
Handouts for Hardware and Software Meeting Minutes
1976-1978
Box/Folder 1/8
1 Page detailing the history of the University’s computing hardware c.1970s. 1 book outlining the production of CampS c.2015
1970-2015
Box/Folder 1/9
R. Polenz’s Publications & Speeches on the benefits and utilities of computer systems
Undated c.1970s
Box/Folder 1/10
Weekly Maintenance Meeting Minutes
1970-1972
Box/Folder 1/11
Weekly Maintenance Meeting Minutes
1972-1976
Box/Folder 1/12
1 16mm silent film reel from the Computer Center
1970