Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility records, 1980-2004

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Summary

Title:
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility records
Dates:
1980-2004
Creators:
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility and Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
Abstract:
Records of the policy group Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR), consisting of correspondence, memoranda, newsletters, board minutes, publications, media, and other material. Finding aid contains folder listing only; collection has not been physically processed.
Extent:
48 Linear Feet (96 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility records (M1633). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR) was an organization promoting the responsible use of computer technology. CPSR was incorporated in 1983 following discussions and organizing that began in 1981. It educated policymakers and the public on a wide range of issues including privacy, design, and the role of computers in defense. The organisation was dissolved in May 2013.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR), 2008. Accession 2008-188.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2019-09-06 12:37:30 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual and computer media material is not available in original format, and must be reformatted to digital use copies.

Terms of access:

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility records (M1633). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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