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Bernard A. Galler Papers, 1956-1996 (majority within 1960-1986)

28.5 linear feet

University of Michigan professor of mathematics, charter member of the department of computer and communication sciences; papers include biographical information; correspondence, 1959-1993; files relating to his participation on various boards and professional organizations; and files pertaining to his University of Michigan research activities and to his participation in university affairs and governance.

The papers of Bernard A. Galler measure 28.87 linear feet and date from 1956 to 1994. The bulk of the papers document the years 1960 to 1986 and concern Galler's high level of involvement in the information processing profession at the University of Michigan, nationally, and internationally. The papers are arranged in five series: Biographical, Chronological Correspondence, Professional and Other Activities, University of Michigan and Audiotapes.

The materials acquired in 2006 (boxes 28-29) were from Galler's office located in the Center for Information Technology Integration (CITI). These materials (1.5 linear foot, 1957-1996) focus mainly on the Software Patent Institute. There were a few files from early years acquired with this accession and they are described as part of the previously established series Chronological Correspondence, Professional and Other Activities and University of Michigan. The exception was the addition of an Audiotape series that contains reel-to-reel tapes of lectures Alan J. Perlis gave in 1959.

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Chronological Correspondence, 1959-1993

The Chronological Correspondence series dates from 1959 to 1993, although the bulk of it dates from 1961 to 1987. Measuring five feet, the correspondence reflects Galler's wide range of interests and activities in the information processing profession. Galler corresponded with those in industry and computer scientists at other universities both at a national and international level. Industry correspondents included those at Burroughs and Xerox. Galler's opinion was frequently sought on new products in the industry and for suggestions regarding candidates for positions and awards in academia and industry. His high level of professional involvement is also reflected in this series. Galler served on several external review committees for other universities in the 1970s and 1980s. The correspondence and reports surrounding these reviews offer the researcher glimpses of the status of computer science programs at other universities within the United States. Some of the institutions for which Galler served as a member of an external review committee include: The University of California at Berkeley in 1975, Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1977, the University of New Mexico in 1982, and the University of Pittsburgh in 1986. The series also includes correspondence with students, in some cases long after they left University of Michigan. University of Michigan correspondence is included in this series as well. Correspondents include Robert Kohrflage, Bruce Arden, Anthony Ralston, Philip Dorn, Bob Rosin, and Alan Perlis.

Bernard A. Galler Papers, 1956-1996 (majority within 1960-1986)
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