Lawrence Auld Collection of Kaypro Computer Materials 1973-1992

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Creator
Auld, Lawrence W. S.
Size
4.5 linear feet (3 cartons)
Call number
MC 00522

The Lawrence Auld Collection of Kaypro Computer Materials, 1973-1992, contains computer manuals, newsletters, and magazines that document Kaypro computers and their use. The Kaypro computer was a competitor to the IBM PC. Kaypro published the magazine ProFiles: the Magazine for Kaypro Users, which is included in this collection. Another periodical included in this collection, Micro Cornucopia, was published in Bend, Oregon, for Kaypro users. Auld acquired these materials during the 1980s when he was actively using the Kaypro computer system.

The creator of the collection, Lawrence Auld, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the School of Communication in the College of Fine Arts and Communication at East Carolina University.

Biographical/historical note

The creator of the collection, Lawrence Auld, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the School of Communication in the College of Fine Arts and Communication at East Carolina University.

Scope/content

The Lawrence Auld Collection of Kaypro Computer Materials, 1973-1992, contains computer manuals, newsletters, and magazines that document Kaypro computers and their use. The Kaypro computer was a competitor to the IBM PC. Kaypro published the magazine ProFiles: the Magazine for Kaypro Users, which is included in this collection. Another periodical included in this collection, Micro Cornucopia, was published in Bend, Oregon, for Kaypro users. Auld acquired these materials during the 1980s when he was actively using the Kaypro computer system.

Arrangement

Materials arranged in the order received; this collection has not yet received full archival processing.

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University 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.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Lawrence Auld Collection of Kaypro Computer Materials, MC 00522, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Gift of Lawrence Auld, 2014 (Accession 2014.0122)

Processing information

Processed by Jaimie Brieger and Gwynn Thayer, June 2014; machine-readable finding aid created by Gwynn Thayer, June 2014.

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Kaypro bumper sticker
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"Perfectly Serious... An In-Depth Look at Perfect Writer" by Kristin A. Farry 1983
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"The Perfect Manual for the Kaypro II" by T. Gregory Platt and Roz Van Meter 1983
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"Radio Shack's Computer Programming in Basic For Everyone" by Thomas S. Dwyer and Michael S. Kaufman 1973
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"Practical Basic Programs" edited by Lon Poole 1980
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"Kaypro II CP/M: An Introduction to CP/M Features and Facilities" (revision of January 1978) 1976-1978
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"Kaypro Profit Plan" 1981
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"The Kaypro II User's Guide" 1982
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"Kaypro S-Basic: A Language Facility for CP/M and Its Derivatives" by Topaz Programming 1979,1980
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"Kaypro II Microsoft Basic User's Guide" 1981
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"CP/M for the Kaypro with an Introduction to dBase II" by James T. Perry and Robert F. McJunkins 1984
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"The Compleat Kaypro: Kaypro II, Kaypro IV, Kaypro 10" by Steven Frankel 1984
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"Perfect Writer Perfect Speller" (user's guide) 1982
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"Perfect Calc" 1982
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"Perfect Filer" 1982
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"Kaypro, The Word Plus", manual by Wayne Holder 1982
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"Kaypro User's Handbook, 1st Edition" by WSI Staff 1983
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"Word Processing on the KayPro: Special Edition of 'The Word Processing Book' for Owners and Prospective Owners of the Kaypro II, 4 or 10" by Peter A. McWilliams February 1984
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"PC-Write: The Fast, Friendly, Flexible Word Processor" by Quicksoft 1986
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"Manual: The Backgrounder with Definable Keys (Kaypro Version) undated
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"Installation Manual: Plu*Perfect CP/M 2.2E Enhancements for the Kaypro II, 4 and 10" 1984
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Kugram: Official newsletter of the Kaypro user's group 1983
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Miscellaneous Kaypro pamphlets/advertisements undated
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Kugram: Official Newsletter of the Kaypro Users' Group 1984
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"The Kaypro Connection: Selecting, Installing & Using Peripherals" by Lee F. Ryan and Andrew Townsend 1985
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"Zen and the Art of the Internet: A Beginners Guide to the Internet" (First Edition) by Brendan P. Kehoe January 1992
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ProFiles: The Magazine for Kaypro Users 1983-1988
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Miscellaneous Kaypro users' newsletters/bulletins 1983-1987
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"Printer Definitions for Perfect Writer" by Perfect Software Inc. 11 August 1983
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"Scroll: The Newsletter for Word Processors"(vol 2. no. 4) and (vol 2. no. 3) July-August 1987; May-June 1987
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"Kaypro II Schematic" drawn by Frank Guthrie 5 May 1983
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"Kaypro II Theory of Operation" by Dana Cotant 1983
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"Uniform User's Guide: Kaypro II, 4 & 10 Version" by Micro Solutions Inc. 1983
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"Kugram: Official Newsletter of the Kaypro Users' Group" 1985-1987
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"Kaypro Worldstar Reference Manual for Release 3.3" 1983
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"The Micro-Technical Journal: Micro Cornucopia" Issues 1-53 1981-1990
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Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

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Mailing address:
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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Lawrence Auld Collection of Kaypro Computer Materials, MC 00522, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University 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.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.