Correspondence and papers, 1981-1997

Containers:

Box 4 (MS 10371)

Component identifier:

File 21

Content Summary:

Comprises: correspondence with Dr Jacob 'John' Rose (1917–2007), Director-General of the World Organisation of General Systems and Cybernetics, concerning robotics. In the 20 May 1982 letter Michael Kassler suggested the name Robotica for the journal of that name published by Cambridge University Press from 1983 (BibID 4388293), of which Dr Rose was the foundation editor and to which Michael Kassler contributed and edited special issues, 1981-1982; proposal prepared by Michael Kassler, then National Co-ordinator, Australian Robot Association, recommending that OECD conduct a study of existing or proposed national robotics/automation policies, 1990; and letter and certificate from William R. Low, Acting Manager, Business Assistance Branch, Queensland Department of Tourism, Small Business and Industry, certifying that Michael Kassler is approved as a specialist operations-improvement consultant, 1997.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection has been acquired from Jamie and Michael Kassler in instalments received in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.

Subjects:

Performing arts
Science and technology

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