Stanford University, Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics records, 1962-2001

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Summary

Creators:
Stanford University. Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics
Extent:
40.75 Linear Feet
Language:
Undetermined .
Preferred citation:

[item], Stanford University, Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics, records (SC0634). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, grant files, research files, patents, concert programs, articles, clippings, photographs, and other records. Collection also includes electronic media, video and audiotapes, architectural drawings, radio-baton, and a computer. People represented in these records include John Chowning, John R. Pierce, Max V. Mathews, and John M. Grey; there are files pertaining to the Institut de Recherche et de Coordination Acoustique/Musique (1975-1990) and to the Catgut Acoustical Society (1991-1994).

Biographical / historical:

The Stanford University Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) is a multi-disciplinary facility where composers and researchers work together using computer-based technology both as an artistic medium and as a research tool. Areas of ongoing interest at CCRMA include: composition, applications hardware, applications software, synthesis techniques and algorithms, physical modeling, real-time controllers, signal processing, digital recording and editing, psychoacoustics and musical acoustics, music manuscripting by computer, and real-time applications.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfer, 2001. Accession ARCH-2013-082 gift of Ed Feigenbaum, 2013. ARCH-2025-007 gift of Gareth Loy.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Electronic media and audio-visual materials currently not available for use.

Terms of access:

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/

Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred citation:

[item], Stanford University, Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics, records (SC0634). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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