Guide to the John N. Warfield papers C0016 John N. Warfield papers

Guide to the John N. Warfield papers C0016

John N. Warfield papers


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David Houpt

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0016
Title
John N. Warfield papers 1931 - 2009
Quantity
98 Linear Feet, 99 boxes
Creator
Warfield, John N.
Language
English .
Abstract
The John N. Warfield papers consist of materials from Warfield's academic career, including papers authored and co-authored by Warfield, presentations, videotapes, audiotapes, and correspondence.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

The copyright and intellectual property ownership to these materials is held by the Warfield IP Trust (WIPT).

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the processed papers in the collection. The two boxes from accession 2013.027 are restricted until they have a box level inventory.

Alternative Form Available

Documents and video from this collection are available online through The John N. Warfield Digital Collection.

A selection of VHS, U-Matic, and cassette tapes from this collection were reformatted to digital in 2020 and are are available for access. Please email speccoll@gmu.edu for more information.

Preferred Citation

John N. Warfield papers, C0016, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated in 1999 by Rose Warfield, and subsequent donations in 2007, 2009, and 2013.

Processing Information

Processed by David Houpt in 2008 - 2009. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in April 2019 and Elizabeth Beckman in Febuary 2020. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in February 2023.


Biographical Information

Born in 1925, Dr. John Nelson Warfield was educated in mathematics and electrical engineering, and worked at eight universities and in three industries. Dr. Warfield held a B.A. in mathematics, a B.S. in electrical engineering, an M.S. in electrical engineering, and eventually went on to achieve his Ph.D. in electrical communications from Purdue University in 1952. Dr. Warfield spent sixteen year of his academic career at George Mason University where he was affiliated with the School of Public Policy. The author of several books and two U.S. patents on electronic equipment, Warfield was an accomplished scientist and academic. Dr. Warfield passed away in 2009.

Scope and Content

The John N. Warfield papers consist of materials from Warfield's academic career, including papers authored and co-authored by Warfield, presentations, videotapes, audiotapes, and correspondence.

Series 1 consists of textual materials such as unpublished papers, correspondence, lecture notes, and project reports. These materials were donated between 1999 and 2006.

Series 2 is comprised of audiovisual materials including filmed lectures and workshops.

Series 3 contains transparencies and other teaching materials.

Series 4 consists of materials deposited after January 2007, including material accessioned in 2013 but not fully processed.

List of Acronyms in the John N. Warfield Collection

AAAS - American Association for the Advancement of Science

ACAC - Academic Computing Advisory Committee

ADH - Advanced Decision Handling, Inc.

AI - Artificial Intelligence

AIO - Americans for Indian Opportunity

AIIM - American Institute for Interactive Management

AIO - Americans for Indian Opportunity

AIS - Association for Integrative Studies

APT - Analytical Power Train (Ford Motor Company)

ASC - American Society for Cybernetics

C3P - Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Computer Aided Engineering, Product Information Management

CAD - Computer Aided Design

CAM - Computer Aided Manufacturing

CAE - Computer Aided Engineering

CIM - Center for Interactive Management

CIMI - Cent for Interactive Management India

CIT - Center for Innovative Technology

DSMC - Defense Systems Management College

FMC - Ford Motor Company

IASIS - Institute for Advanced Study in Integrative Sciences

IIT - Institute for Information Technology

IM - Interactive Management

IPAC - International Programs Committee

ISM - Interpretive Structural Modeling

ISSS - International Society for Systems Science

ITESM - Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

ITRC - Information Technology Research Council

NCMS - National Centre for Manufacturing Services

NGT - Nominal Group Technique

NMFS - National Marine Fisheries Service

NSF - National Science Foundation

OPMS - One Page Management Systems

ORSA - Operations Research Society of America

PIM - Product Information Management

PIP - Process Improvement Plan

SGSR - Society for General Systems Research

TCS - Tata Consulting Services

TIPP - The Institute of Public Policy

UNI - University of Northern Iowa

Arrangement

Arranged into four series:

Series Series 1: Textual Material, 1943-2001 (Boxes 1 - 51) Series 2: Audiovisual Materials, 1978-2000 (Boxes 51 - 71) Series 3: Transparencies and Other Teaching Materials, 1979-2005 (Boxes 72 - 88) Series 4: Additional Materials Deposited After 1/2007, 1931-2009 (Boxes 89 - 99)

Related Material

The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) created an online exhibit on the life and work of John Warfield called Attacking Complex Problems.

The SCRC holds other papers from George Mason University professors.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series 1: Textual Materials
1943-2001
(51 boxes)
Scope and Contents

The documents in this series consist of a number of published and unpublished papers spanning Warfield's entire career. There are also correspondence, lecture notes, and project reports. Materials were donated before 2006.

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Series 2: Audiovisual Materials
1978-2000
(21 boxes)
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Series 3: Transparencies and Other Teaching Materials
1979-2005
(27 boxes)
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Series 4: Additional Materials Deposited After January 2007
1931-2009
(11 boxes)
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