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Oral history interview with George M. Ryan
No full textTranscript, 84 pp. Audio file available at http://purl.umn.edu/96201After briefly describing his background and education, Ryan, former chairman and CEO of CADO Systems Corporation, discusses his work in the development and distribution of data processing equipment from the early 1950s through the early 1990s. He recalls work with Benson-Lehner in the early 1950s and he describes the firm's development of the computyper, a billing machine. Ryan discusses his role in the sale of the computyper to Friden and his employment by Friden. He recalls his frustration with Friden's attempts at further development of the product, his involvement in the acquisition of the Flexowriter for Friden, and his management of a branch for Friden in Los Angeles. Ryan recalls his return to Benson-Lehner from Friden in the late 1950s and the events leading to his formation of Intercontinental Systems Incorporated with Pete Taylor in the late 1960s. Ryan describes ISI's distribution and development of data processing equipment and his philosophy for the management of engineering and sales at ISI. Ryan recalls his idea to develop a computer for small businesses and describes his role in the partnership that became CADO Systems Corporation in 1976. He discusses the development of the computer by Jim Ferguson and Bob Thorne, his strategy of marketing the computer to small businesses and government offices, CADO's rapid growth, and the creation of additional product lines. Ryan concludes the interview by summarizing his activities since leaving CADO in 1983.Ryan, George M., 1922-. (1993). Oral history interview with George M. Ryan. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/107615
Note card from Edward M. Ryan (ca. 1916)
No full textThis is a small note card from Edward M. Ryan. There is writing on the front and back. There is no date given, but the note card may have been sent with or associated with a letter sent to Laurence L. Doggett in 1916. The cards says that Ryan will be leaving with the army to go to the front as a Field Secretary.Edward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionately as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970.Items numbered rg104-01-a-01-02a-010 and rg104-01-a-01-02a-011 seem to have been attached and may have been associated or sent at the same time. Since it is not known for sure, the items have been separated and described individually
Note card from Edward M. Ryan (ca. 1916)
No full textThis is a small note card from Edward M. Ryan. There is writing on the front and back. There is no date given, but the note card may have been sent with or associated with a letter sent to Laurence L. Doggett in 1916. The cards says that Ryan will be leaving with the army to go to the front as a Field Secretary.Edward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionately as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970.Items numbered rg104-01-a-01-02a-010 and rg104-01-a-01-02a-011 seem to have been attached and may have been associated or sent at the same time. Since it is not known for sure, the items have been separated and described individually
Transcription of a letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett (December 20, 1917)
No full textThe transcription of a letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett dated December 20, 1917. In the letter Ryan informs Doggett about all the work that he has been doing for the camp that he was looking after. Ryan also tells Doggett about all the changes that he his making that are saving the association a lot of moneyEdward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionatly as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970
Letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett (June 16, 1919)
No full textA three-page letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett dated June 16th, 1919. In this letter, Ryan tells Doggett some of his experiences after doing war work since 1914. He also requested that Doggett write back to him, evaluating his abilities as a boys man.Edward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionatly as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970
Letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett (March 10, 1916)
No full textThis is an eight page letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett. It is dated March 10, 1916. In the letter Ryan keeps Doggett up to date on what has been happening to him in New Zealand and all the progress he has managed to accomplish in his time there.Edward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionately as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970
Letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett (March 10, 1916)
No full textThis is an eight page letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett. It is dated March 10, 1916. In the letter Ryan keeps Doggett up to date on what has been happening to him in New Zealand and all the progress he has managed to accomplish in his time there.Edward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionately as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970
Typed transcript of a Letter from Edward M Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett (March 10, 1916)
No full textThis is a typed transcript of a letter from Edward M Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett. It is dated March 10, 1916 and is five pages long. There is an original within the collection. In the letter Ryan keeps Doggett up to date on what has been happening to him in New Zealand and all the progress he has managed to accomplish in his time there.Edward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionately as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970
Typed transcript of a Letter from Edward M Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett (March 10, 1916)
No full textThis is a typed transcript of a letter from Edward M Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett. It is dated March 10, 1916 and is five pages long. There is an original within the collection. In the letter Ryan keeps Doggett up to date on what has been happening to him in New Zealand and all the progress he has managed to accomplish in his time there.Edward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionately as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970
Letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett (December 20, 1917)
No full textA letter from Edward M. Ryan to Laurence L. Doggett dated December 20, 1917. In the letter Ryan informs Doggett about all the work that he has been doing for the camp that he was looking after. Ryan also tells Doggett about all the changes that he his making that are saving the association a lot of moneyEdward M. Ryan (1878-1970) was born in Stretford, Manchester, England. He was a graduate of the class of 1911 He was known affectionatly as "The Major" by the fellows at the YMCA in Wellington New Zealand where he spent his time before and after his war service. He served in three wars in the British Army, the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. During the First World War he served as a Y.M.C.A. field secretary at Awapuni and Trentham camps in France; and in the Second World War he served as an officer of the Wellington Y.M.C.A., which gave shelter to thousands of troops. He died in 1970
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