Accession Number: 2006.13.9
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.
Narrator: Siems, John
Interviewer: Randles, Raymond
Interview Date: 05/25/2004
Interview Length: 93 minutes
Interview Place: Apartment of John Siems, Louisville, Kentucky
Extent: 93 minutes
Collection: APH Oral History Collection
Credit Line: APH Oral History Collection, 2006.13
Media Type: Compact Disc
Subjects: Employees Business data processing Computers Interviews
Interview Restrictions: All copyrights belong to the American Printing House for the Blind. Contact the Museum concerning any restrictions.