Guide to the Michael M. Roberts papers SC1635

Eilene Lueck

Department of Special Collections and University Archives

October 2023

Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford 94305-6064

specialcollections@stanford.edu

URL: http://library.stanford.edu/spc

Language of Material: English

Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives

Title: Michael M. Roberts papers

Identifier/Call Number: SC1635

Physical Description: 9 Linear Feet

Date (inclusive): 1967-1986

Physical Location: Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 48 hours in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: http://library.stanford.edu/spc.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Biographical Note

Michael M. Roberts was the Deputy Director of Information Technology Services at Stanford University, with executive responsibilities in Stanford's computing, communications, and information systems programs. From 1983-1986, he directed the university's telecommunications modernization project, which installed a large digital voice switch and extensive fiber optic network facilities.

Preferred Citation

[identification of item] Michael M. Roberts papers, (SC1635). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Conditions Governing Use

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish

Scope and Contents

The contents of this collection primarily consist of documents used in the development and distribution of the telecommunication system on Stanford campus during Robert's tenure as the Deputy Director of Information Technology Services.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Information technology

Computer networks -- Law and legislation

Telecommunication

Papers, 2023-110 Accession ARCH-2023-110

Box 1

Stanford University, executive documents on computing 1970-1976

Box 1

Stanford Center for Information Processing (SCIP) VP reports 1977-1980

Box 1

Stanford Center for Information Processing / Campus computing - general 1973-1977

Box 2

Campus computing - general: C-CIT 1970-1986

Box 2

Stanford Center for Information Processing (SCIP) 1970-1986

Box 2

SL-100 Communication System - Northern Telecom 1970-1986

Box 3

Ford Foundation: Proposal, drafts, final reports, related newspaper clippings, correspondence 1967-1975

Box 3

Project INFO Annual reports including terminal screen photos 1967-1975

Box 3

University Integrated Computer System reports 1967-1975

Box 3

OASIS System Manuals 1967-1975

Box 4

Telecommunications Stanford campus: Fiber Grant, Northern Telecom correspondence 1974-1985

Box 4

Telecommunications Stanford campus: ITS communications 1974-1985

Box 4

Telecommunications Stanford campus: quotes and contracts 1974-1985

Box 4

Telecommunications Stanford campus: NTI Preliminary Training Proposal for Stanford University 1974-1985

Box 4

Telecommunications Stanford campus: SL-100 agreements, correspondence, schedules, and outlines 1974-1985

Box 4

Telecommunications Stanford campus: Project expense status reports 1985

Box 5

Mails

Box 5

Draft NSI System Proposal

Box 5

SLAC Review Committee

Box 5

Student Services - Mike Roberts

Box 5

University of Washington five year computing plan

Box 5

Review Sessions on the Center for Information technology

Box 5

SCS Planning Document

Box 5

Meetings Review - Highlights

Box 5

University Application Budget

Box 5

Draft.Correspondents. Correspondence, Reports, Reviews, Notes, Exhibition documents, Memorandums, proposals

Box 5

Edunet. MGT Reports - ADPS. Budget, ITS Accounting System Project

Box 5

Pricing Agreement Project

Box 5

Planning, Objectives, Policy, Administrative Computing Materials

Box 6

System Control Center (SCC). 1984-1986

Box 6

Fall Telephone Directory, Correspondence 1984-1986

Box 6

MED 1984-1986

Box 6

School Administration System Committee John Fyfe 1984-1986

Box 6

Budgets Rates - Cost 1984-1986

Box 6

Residential Service Telephone Project 1984-1986

Box 6

Newspaper Clippings 1984-1986

Box 6

SPIRES (Stanford Personnel Information Retrieval System) 1984-1986

Box 6

Administrative Systems Policy and Planning Group 1984-1986

Box 6

Stanford telecommunications Dedication Ceremony 1984-1986

Box 6

Telecommunications and Reports: Survey, maps, schematics, plans 1984-1986

Box 6

Northern Telecom product Descriptions 1984-1986

Box 6

Distribution - Mike Robert: Communication Division 1984-1986

Box 6

Stanford University Information Technology services Communication Division 1984-1986

Box 6

Pacific Telephone - Voice and Data Networking 1984-1986

Box 6

Sonecor Systems - Stanford 1984-1986

Box 6

Kenneth Oshman - Ed Shaw Rolm Corporation 1984-1986

Box 6

Northern Telecom Finance Corporation Lease program Summary 1984-1986

Box 6

Jerry Ostrander - Ezekial L Smith Communications Services 1984-1986

Box 6

Ed Shaw - Mike Roberts Reports 1984-1986

Box 6

"STARS" Bulletins 1984-1986

Box 6

SU - Campus Report 1984-1986

Box 6

Voice Message Systems Study 1984-1986

Box 6

Lane Library Data Communications Requirements 1984-1986

Box 6

Staff Meetings Minutes 1984-1986

Box 6

Flying Dutchman" 1984-1986

Box 6

Technical Specifications for Cable Plant Installation 1984-1986

Box 6

Forsythe Hall - Stanford Computer Center 1984-1986

Box 6

Responsibilities of the CSR to Stanford University 1984-1986

Box 6

Correspondence Mary Catherine Krawek 1984-1986

Box 6

Draft Proposal for a Fiber Optic 1984-1986

Box 6

Stanford Presentation: Rich Sevcik 1984-1986

Box 6

Stanford University: Telecommunications Systems Presentation 1984-1986

Box 6

Sunet SUmmary Update 1984-1986

Box 6

Summary Report of Telecommunication 1984-1986

Box 6

Stanford Pacific Bell Management Meeting 1984-1986

Box 6

Northern Telecom: Stanford University's Project 1984-1986

Box 6

Stanford University - SL 100 communications system contract with Northern Telecom inc. 1984-1986

Box 6

ITS Communication Services: Analysis of telecommunications Project 1984-1986

Box 6

Drafts Mails 1984-1986

Box 6

Telephone / Telecommunication Project 1984-1986

Box 6

Telepage Operator Updates 1984-1986