Description
Gene M. Amdahl's papers include design drawings, correspondence, and research related to early Amdahl inventions, including
the WISC (Wisconsin Integrally Synchronized Computer). The Amdahl papers primarily consist of clippings that feature Amdahl
or the Amdahl Corporation. The collection covers the period 1952 through 2001 and contains correspondence, newsletters, oral
history transcripts, programs, and a small number of photographs.
Background
Computer designer, author, inventor and corporate executive, Gene M. Amdahl was born on November 16, 1922 in Flaundreau, South
Dakota. Amdahl married Marion D. Quissell, also from Flandreau, in 1946 and the two eventually had three children. Amdahl
served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Amdahl received his B.S. in Engineering Physics from South Dakota State
University in 1948, and earned his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Wisconsin in 1952.
Extent
1.88 linear feet
3 boxes
Restrictions
The Computer History Museum can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any
claims of the copyright holder. Permission to copy or publish any portion of the Computer History Museum's collection must
be given by the Computer History Museum.
Availability
Collection is open for research.