John Diebold papers,, 1960-1985
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Diebold, John, 1926-2005.
- Title
- John Diebold papers,
- Dates
- 1960-1985 (inclusive)19601985
- Quantity
- 708 cubic feet (708 containers)
- Collection Number
- 08234
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
John Diebold began promoting the use of automated machines such as the computer in the 1950s. In his book, Automation (1952), he proposed and described how computers could improve day-to-day operations in business and government. In 1954, he founded the Diebold Group, a management and consulting firm that provided services to dozens of U.S. corporations and state and federal agencies. The company consulted on technological advances with AT&T, Boeing, Xerox, and I.B.M. Diebold sold the company to Daimler-Benz in 1991. He passed away in 2005.
Content Description
This collection contains records from the Diebold Group. Most of the materials are reports and associated material prepared for businesses and government agencies. Materials include overviews, recommendations, flow charts, data, proposals, and client information. There are correspondence files from 1970-1985, and large format videocassettes of presentations prepared by the Diebold Group. This collection also contains secondary material, working drafts for reports, expense records, pamphlets, books, and workshop and conference material.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System RequirementsPresentations -- videocassettes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsBaker Library, Harvard Business School, holds additional John Diebold papers. University of Minnesota libraries, Charles Babbage Institute, holds Diebold Group reports.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Automation.
- Computer industry.
- Consulting firms.
- Effect of automation on business enterprises.
Corporate Names
- Diebold Group.
