Object ID:
2006.13.9
Interviewer:
Randles, Raymond
Interview Date:
05/25/2004
Interview Place:
Apartment of John Siems, Louisville, Kentucky
Length of Interview:
93 minutes
Scope & Content:
John Siems talks about his work at the American Printing House for the Blind, primarily in the Data Processing Department. He describes the introduction of computers at APH in the 1960s for braille transcription and production and explains the role of IBM in helping to bring this technology to APH. He also discusses Data Processing projects that supported computerized programs and files used by other APH departments in areas such as accounting, fundraising, and educational research.
Interview Restrictions:
All copyrights belong to the American Printing House for the Blind. Contact the Museum concerning any restrictions.
Extent:
1 compact disc + 1 copy + 1 transcription (21 p.)
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John Siems at APH in 1989
John Siems at APH in 1989