Preliminary Inventory for the Richard E. Nance Papers, 1968 - 2004
Collection Number MC 283
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Collection Information
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- Abstract:
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This collection contains correspondence, professional papers, technical reports, technical manuals, journals, books, films, and videotapes belonging to Richard E. (Richard Earle) Nance, North Carolina State University alumnus and current Director of the Systems Research Center at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Born in 1940, Richard E. Nance attended North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) and received a B.S. in industrial engineering in 1962, with an M.S. in industrial engineering in 1964. He received the Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1968. Nance was assistant professor at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, and professor, Computer Sciences Center, then head of the Computer Science Department at Virginia Tech. Nance is currently (2007) the John Adolphus Dahlgren Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Systems Research Center at Virginia Tech. Recognized globally as a software modeling and engineering expert, Nance is chairman of the board of Orca Computer. His work as a computer scientist for the United States Department of Defense at the Naval Surface Weapons Center in Dahlgren, Virginia, includes research relating to the Tomahawk cruise missile, and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles).
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- Special Collections Research Center
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- Processed by
- Michael Watts, April 2007
- Encoded by
- Michael Watts, April 2007
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Descriptive Summary
- Repository
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North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center
- Creator
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Nance, Richard E.
- Title
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Richard E. Nance Papers, 1968 - 2004
- Call Number
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MC 282
- Extent
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21 linear feet, 14 cartons
- Location
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For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.
- Language of Material
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English
Information for Users
- Restrictions to Access
This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
- Acquisitions Information
Donated by Richard E. Nance, November 2005 (Accn. no. 2005-0017)
- Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Richard E. Nance Papers, MC 283, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
- Copyright Notice
The nature of the NCSU Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NCSU Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.
The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
- Processing Information
Processed by Michael Watts, April 2007
Encoded by Michael Watts, April 2007
Biographical Note
Born in 1940, Richard E. Nance attended North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) and received a B.S. in industrial engineering in 1962 with an M.S. in industrial engineering in 1964. He received the Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1968. Nance was assistant professor at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, and professor, Computer Sciences Center, then head of the Computer Science Department at Virginia Tech.
Nance is currently (2007) the John Adolphus Dahlgren Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Systems Research Center at Virginia Tech. Recognized globally as a software modeling and engineering expert, Dr. Nance is chairman of the board of Orca Computer. His work as a computer scientist for the United States Department of Defense at the Naval Surface Weapons Center in Dahlgren, Virginia, includes research relating to the Tomahawk cruise missile, and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles).
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains correspondence, professional papers, technical reports, technical manuals, journals, books, films, and videotapes belonging to Richard E. (Richard Earle) Nance, North Carolina State University alumnus and current Director of the Systems Research Center at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Organization of the Collection
The material is unprocessed and remains in the order received. Material is divided into two series:
- 1. Technical Reports and Reprints with Nance as Author or Co-Author
- 2. General Files
Online Catalog TermsThe following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog. Individuals
Corporate Entities
- Naval Surface Weapons Center.
- North Carolina State University--Alumni and alumnae.
- United States. Dept. of Defense--Research.
- United States. Navy--Weapons systems.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University--Faculty.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Dept. of Computer Science.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Systems Research Center.
Topics
- Drone aircraft--United States.
- Computer simulation--United States.
- Software engineering--United States.
- Tomahawk (Guided missile)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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