Walter A. Kleinschrod Word Processing Monographs and Serials, 1962-1987. Finding Aid.

Summary Information

Title: Walter A. Kleinschrod word processing monographs and serials
Dates: 1962-1987
Creator: Kleinschrod, Walter A.
Extent: 6 boxes (6 cubic feet)
Language: English
Collection Number: CBI 188
Abstract:

Monographs and serials contain information pertaining to the history, development, and application of word processing technologies.

Repository: University of Minnesota Libraries. Charles Babbage Institute.

Access and Use

Acquisition Information:

The monographs and serials were donated by Walter A. Kleinschrod in 2007.

Access Restrictions:

Access to the collection is unrestricted. Access to individual materials may require advance notice.

Copyright:

The Charles Babbage Institute holds the copyright to all materials in the collection, except for items covered by a prior copyright (such as published materials). Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Preferred Citation:

Walter A. Kleinschrod Word Processing Monographs and Serials (CBI 188), Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Biographical Note

A business journalist for over five decades, Walter Kleinschrod is perhaps best known for his coverage of the sweeping changes that impacted office operations in the 1970s when word processing, and soon personal computers and other aspects of "office automation," transformed business life. As editor of Administrative Management magazine, Kleinschrod may have been first to put the term "word processing" into print (June 1970). He is more widely recognized, however, as the journalist who imprinted WP into business’ consciousness with a special 32-page report on the subject in June 1971. Soon Kleinschrod was also editing two sister publications more narrowly focused on WP—Word Processing Report newsletter and Word Processing World magazine. Reflecting rapid changes within the office itself, these two, plus Administrative Management, went through several name changes, adding words like Automation and Systems to their titles.

Kleinschrod joined Geyer-McAllister Publications, a New York–based publisher of business magazines, in 1952. In 32 years with the company, he rose through several editorial positions, eventually becoming senior vice-president and editorial director over publications serving not only the office and information systems, but such other industries as toys, gifts, and ocean shipping. He has written hundreds of articles and nine business books, among them Management’s Guide to Word Processing (Dartnell, 1975)—then widely used as a training aid in WP departments and as a text in business schools—and Critical Issues in Office Automation (McGraw-Hill, 1986).

Collection Scope and Content Note

The Walter A. Kleinschrod Word Processing Monographs and Serials contain information pertaining to the history, development, and application of word processing technologies.

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.
• Kleinschrod, Walter A.
• Word processing.

Box and Folder List

Location		Title
		Monographs, 1972-1987.
		Aschner, Katherine. The Word Processing Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Automating Your Office. Vancouver, B.C.: Self-Counsel Press, 1981.
		Center for Office Technology; Ergosyst Associates. Latest Studies on VDTs. Washington, D.C.: Center for Office Technology, 1987.
		Dartnell's Glossary of Word Processing Terms: Covering Everything from Word Processing's Unique Terminology to its Slang and Shorthand Initials. Chicago: Dartnell Corp., 1977.
		Kleinschrod, Walter A. Critical Issues in Office Automation. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1986.
		Kleinschrod, Walter A. Management's Guide to Word Processing. Chicago: Dartnell Corporation, 1977.
		Kleinschrod, Walter A. Word Processing. New York: AMACOM, 1974.
		Konkel, Gilbert J., and Phyllis J. Peck. Word Processing and Office Automation: A Supervisory Perspective. Stamford, Conn.: Office Publications, 1982.
		A Management Perspective of Word Processing and Administrative Support. New York: Office Management Systems Corp., 1972.
		Rosen, Arnold. Getting the Most Out of Your Word Processor. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1983.
		Scalet, Elizabeth. VDT Health and Safety: Issues and Solutions. Lawrence, Kan.: Ergosyst Associates, 1987.
		Shantz, Charles E. Word Processing for Educators. Milwaukee, Wisc.: Word Processing Innovators, Inc., 198-?.
		Simpson, George R. Top Management Shakes Up the Office. New York: Time, Inc., 1977.
		Starting a Routine in Office Efficiency: A Handbook of Word Processing Procedures, Equipment Data, and Conversion Techniques. New York: Geyer-McAllister Publications, 1973.
		Wagoner, Kathleen P., and Mary M. Ruprecht. Integrated Office Systems: A Management Approach. New York: Wiley, 1987.
		Wagoner, Kathleen P., and Mary M. Ruprecht. Office Automation: Technology and Concepts. New York: Wiley, 1987.
		Word Processing Can Give You...New York: Office Management Systems Corp.
		Serials, 1961-1983.
		Administrative Management. New York: Geyer-McAllister Publications, 1961-1982.
		Office Administration and Automation. New York: Geyer-McAllister Publications, 1983.
		Word Processing. Franklin Lakes, N.J.: Office Products Division, International Business Machines Corp.
		Word Processing and the American Office. New York: Office Management Systems Corp., 1975-.
		Word Processing & Information Systems. New York: Geyer-McAllister Publications, 1981-1982.
		Word Processing Systems. New York: Geyer-McAllister Publications, 1979-1980.
		Word Processing World. New York: Geyer-McAllister Publications, 1974-1979.
		Words. Willow Grove, PA: The International Word Processing Association, 1972-.