Identity area
Reference code
Wilkes/I/A/10
Unique identifier
GB 275 Wilkes/I/A/10
Title
Correspondence relating to the impact of digital computers on the work of the Royal Society Mathematical Tables Committee, chaired by MVW
Date(s)
- 1958–1960 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
57pp. paper
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Repository
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Includes correspondence with D. H. Sadler, RGO; E. T. Goodwin, National Physical Laboratory; Sir William Hodge; A. E. Western. Papers include 'The future of mathematical tables' by MVW; 'On the future of mathematical tables' by F. W. J. Oliver; Table-making and automatic computers' by J. C. P. Miller; 'Report to the council of the London Mathematical Society as to the Cunningham Trust for publication' by A. E. Western.