Florida State University Supercomputer Computational Research Institute (SCRI) Records, bulk 1983 to 1999
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains a wide range of documents created by the Florida State University (FSU) Supercomputer Computations Research Institute (SCRI). Founded by Dr. Joseph Lannutti, SCRI was the nation's first supercomputing venture to be supported jointly by the US government, private industry and a university. SCRI operated from 1984 until 1999 when it was incorporated into what is currently FSU's Department of Scientific Computing.
- Extent:
- 108.00 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
FSU Supercomputer Computations Research Institute (SCRI) Records, Heritage & University Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/MSS-2004-011
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection includes documents pertaining to supercomputer research and use created by the Florida State University (FSU) Supercomputer Computations Research Institute (SCRI), divided into six series: Dr. Lannutti's Files, Subject Files, Administrative, Proposals & Funding, and Publications. Dr. Lannutti's Files are divided into four subseries including Set 1, Set 2, Susan Fell, and Correspondence. Set 1 and Set 2 were created separately, are arranged chronologically, and consist of memos, correspondence, and other materials pertaining to SCRI operations. The original purpose for the separation of Set 1 and 2 is unknown, as their material overlaps chronologically. The Susan Fell subseries consist of budgeting and usage tracking records maintained by Dr. Lannutti's assistant Susan Fell. Subject Files consist of memos, correspondence, and other materials related to the day to day operation of SCRI. Administrative Files are divided into two subseries: Pat Meredith's Files and Clark Moore's Files. Pat Meredith's Files consist of materials pertaining to user training, user numbers and conference talks. Clark Moore's Files consist primarily of records regarding financial purchases and personnel expenses. The Proposals & Funding consist of proposals, conference papers, transparencies, photo slides, and other materials related to funding proposals for SCRI. Publications consist of published articles based on researched conducted using SCRI resources.
- Biographical / historical:
The Florida State University Supercomputer Computations Research Institute (SCRI) was founded in 1984 by Dr. Joseph Lannutti. It became the nation's first supercomputing venture to be supported by the US government, industry and a university. SCRI attracted interdisciplinary collaborations from fields including computational science, algorithm development, worldwide communications, physics, chemistry, geology, mathematics, meteorology and statistics. In 1999, SCRI was incorporated into what is currently FSU's Department of Scientific Computing.
- Acquisition information:
- Collection given to Special Collections by FSU Supercomputer Computations Research Institute
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Majority of the collection is open access unless otherwise indicated.
This collection is in an offsite storage location. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu with requests for access or for more information.
- Terms of access:
To request permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from the archives, please contact Heritage & University Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. Researchers must obtain separate permission from the copyright holders of material held within University Archives collections for which the institution does not hold copyright.
- Preferred citation:
FSU Supercomputer Computations Research Institute (SCRI) Records, Heritage & University Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/MSS-2004-011
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
