Simon, Herbert A. (Herbert Alexander), 1916-2001

Overview

This collection consists of 7 linear feet of transcripts and audio tapes of interviews on the history of artificial intelligence, which were conducted in 1974-75. Among those interviewed are Allen Newell and Herbert Simon. Also included are McCorduck's diaries, whcih are closed to researchers at this time.

Overview

This collection pertains to the development of the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. The collection consists of 9 boxes of materials and includes a selection of video-taped lectures from the early 1970s.

Content Description This collection contains the papers of Herbert A. Simon, Ph. D., arranged in 12 topical series. The collection has been processed for research use. Some oversized awards to Dr. Simon are kept in the Fine and Rare Book Room.The collection includes: scientific papers by Simon and others; project reports and research proposals; lecture materials, book and paper drafts, publications and journal article reprints; personal papers and awards; external correspondence, CMU interoffice...