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Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility records
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility records
source:
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
creator:
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
Identifier/Call Number: M1633
Physical Description:
48 Linear Feet
(96 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1980-2004
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.
Stanford University Archives holds the Stanford University Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility records (SC1199)
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10556271
The Charles Babbage Institute at the University of Minnesota also holds a CPSR collection:
http://purl.umn.edu/40803
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.
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR), 2008. Accession 2008-188.
[identification of item], Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility records (M1633). Dept. of Special Collections and
University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Computers -- Reliability.
Strategic Defense Initiative.
Technology -- social aspects.
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility