John J. McCaffrey Memoirs, 1989. Finding Aid.

Summary Information

Title: John J. McCaffrey memoirs
Dates:
Creator: McCaffrey, John J., 1917-
Extent: 1 box (0.1 cubic feet)
Language: English
Collection Number: CBI 47
Abstract:

Collection contains a reminiscence of McCaffrey's career in data processing. It describes the use of punched card machines for specific payroll, financial accounting, personnel, and inventory applications. The work also contains information about data processing at Reynolds Metal Company and the transition at the company from a punched card system to an IBM 1410 computer.

Repository: University of Minnesota Libraries. Charles Babbage Institute.

Access and Use

Acquisition Information:

The records were given to the Charles Babbage Institute by John J. McCaffrey in 1989.

Access Restrictions:

Access to the collection is unrestricted.

Copyright:

Copyright has been retained by the author, John J. McCaffrey. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Preferred Citation:

John J. McCaffrey Memoirs (CBI 47), Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Biographical Note

John J. McCaffrey began his career in data processing with the Wright Aeronautical Corporation in Cincinnati, OH in 1942. He later worked with the Bureau of Public Debt and the Veterans Administration in Cincinnati, the Terre Haute Brewing Company in Terre Haute, IN, and the Reynolds Metals Company and State-Planters Bank in Richmond, VA. He later became president of Data Management of Miami (FL). After Data Management was sold, he worked with two other computer firms in Florida before becoming a private consultant.

Collection Scope and Content Note

The collection contains a reminiscence, by McCaffrey on his career in data processing beginning in July 1942, which describes the use of punched card machines for specific payroll, financial accounting, personnel, and inventory applications. The work also contains information about data processing at Reynolds Metal Company and the transition at the company from a punched card system to an IBM 1410 computer.

Subject Terms

Index Terms

• This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
• McCaffrey, John J., 1917-
• Reynolds Metals Company--Data processing.
• Business--Data processing--History.
• IBM 1410 (Computer)
• Office practice--Automation--History.
• Punched card systems.

Box and Folder List

Location		Title
Box 1		From PC to PC: From Punched Cards to Personal Computers, the Data Processing and Personal History of John J. McCaffrey, by John J. McCaffrey, 1989. Box 1, Folder 1