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The Zeroth Generation. A scientist's recollections (1937-1955). From the early Binary Relay Digital Computers at Bell Telephone Laboratory and OSRD to a fledgling minicomputer at the Barber-Colman Company [Association Copy].
self-published, 1993. First Edition. Original Wraps. Stibitz’s self-published memoir, with signed letter (not in OOC)
Ownership signature: "Ex Libris Alice and Harold James."
The Zeroth generation refers to the age of mechanical computers (1642-1945), prior to the advent of the vacuum tube era (first generation) and beyond.
With unaddressed, signed letter dated December 10, 1993, forwarding the “private printing of a manuscript on which I have been working during the most recent five years” and which “reveals several aspects of the times.”
"On May 14, 1986, Denison University dedicated a permanent exhibit honoring computer pioneer George Robert Stibitz, a member of the class of 1926. The exhibit, housed in the William Howard Doane Library, was initiated and funded by Harold James and his wife Alice, who were classmates of Stibitz the class of 1926. Mr. James credits Stibitz with introducing him to Alice." [IEEExplore]
Self published recollections of an early pioneer. A lovely copy with a strong association. Very scarce with a small handful of copies in institutional collections and none to the market in recent records. Near Fine in Wraps. Touch of sun to the spine, ownership signature at ffep, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Grey printed paper wrappers. 8vo. 334pp plus plates and notes. Laid in signed letter from the author. Item #11045
Price: $1,200.00