Description
The contents of this collection primarily consist of documents used in the development and
distribution of the telecommunication system on Stanford campus during Robert's tenure as
the Deputy Director of Information Technology Services.
Background
Michael M. Roberts was the Deputy Director of Information Technology Services at Stanford
University, with executive responsibilities in Stanford's computing, communications, and
information systems programs. From 1983-1986, he directed the university's
telecommunications modernization project, which installed a large digital voice switch and
extensive fiber optic network facilities.
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Availability
Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original
format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.