[SIGCIS-Members] Query re Gordon Welchman

Dave Walden dave.walden.family at gmail.com
Sat Jan 17 11:51:07 PST 2015


Hello,

Around 1951, Welchman taught what is said to be the first course on 
digital computer in MIT's electrical engineer department.  I am 
wondering if anyone on this list has more information or a pointer to 
more information regarding Welchman and this course.

 From Brian Randell, I already have a statement by Welchman that he 
taught the course.  I have sent a query to the MIT Archives.  I have 
sent a query to Joel Greenberg (via the Bletchly Park website -- a 
direct email address will be appreciated) who wrote the recent 
biography of Welchman and Ultra to see if he (Greenberg) has anything 
about this course in the documents he obtained from the Welchman 
family.  I will also ask Bob Everett or Jay Forrester if they know 
anything about the course.

Best regards, Dave


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