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Records of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Ultracomputer

Call Number

MC.385

Date

1987

Creator

Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Library (Role: Former owner)

Extent

1.67 linear feet
in 1 oversize flat box

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Abstract

The New York University Ultracomputer was developed in the 1980s at Computer Science department of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Much of the original concept was developed by mathematician, computer scientist, and professor Jacob T. Schwartz. The Records of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Ultracomputer consist of schematics and logs of Ultracomputer II and Ultracomputer III from 1987.

Historical Note

The New York University Ultracomputer was developed in the 1980s at Computer Science department of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Much of the original concept was developed by mathematician, computer scientist, and professor Jacob T. Schwartz.

Arrangement

This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. The materials are arranged in the order in which they were received from the donor.

Scope and Contents

The Records of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Ultracomputer consist of schematics and logs of Ultracomputer II and Ultracomputer III from 1987.

Subjects

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) held by the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences are maintained by New York University. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from repository. Please contact New York University Archives, special.collections@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Records of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Ultracomputer; MC 385; box number; folder number or item identifier; New York University Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was treated as an administrative transfer to the New York University Archives from the Courant Institute in the summer of 2023 when the Courant Institute Library closed. Original provenance is unknown. The accession number associated with this transfer is 2023.040.

Collection processed by

Rachel Searcy

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-09-25 13:50:50 -0400.
Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language: Description written in English

Processing Information

At the time of accessioning, materials were removed from original binders and rehoused in archival boxes and folders.

Repository

New York University Archives
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012