A spiral-bound notebook that includes handwritten notes by Donald Cowan about meetings, conferences and lectures he attended as well as various research topics including local area networks, LANs, databases, cartesian products and joins, and much more. Also includes loose papers with handwritten notes, a pamphlet for WATCAT (University of Waterloo Library's online catalogue), and two floppy disks (5¼-inch format) that were tucked inside the front cover of the notebook. It is unclear what information may be available on the floppy disks.

A photograph of Donald Cowan and an unidentified individual, possibly a student, working at a computer.

A high school brochure published by the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo in 1971. The brochure provides information about the university, the Faculty of Mathematics, departments and programmes in the faculty, careers in mathematics, the co-operative plan, and student information. This brochure was likely distributed to prospective students in high school.

Two booklets published by the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo in 1968 and 1969. The booklets provide an overview of the history of the faculty, departments within the faculty, careers in mathematics, programmes in mathematics at Waterloo, the co-operative mathematics programme, the Mathematics and Computer Building, student information, elective courses, and general information about the history of the University. These booklets were likely distributed to prospective students.

Five pamphlets accumulated by Donald Cowan including:

1. Computing Centre. University of Waterloo 1968-1969.

2. University of Waterloo. Faculty of Mathematics. Graduate Brochure. 1969.

3. University of Waterloo. Computer Science Bulletin 1969-1970.

4. Courses and workshops in top-down design and structured programming (using COBOL and PL/1) [1975?]

5. CIPS [Canadian Information Processing Society] professional development series. Waterloo, ON. June 4-6, 1981.

A copy of The Coupler, (v.42, n.9). An announcement about Donald Cowan's appointment as Chairman of the Applied Analysis and Computer Science Department at the University of Waterloo is included on page 4.

Copies of the University of Waterloo quarterly and Alumni courier that include articles related to the establishment of the Faculty of Mathematics, the Computer Centre, WATFOR, and awards won by students in mathematics. Includes

1. University of Waterloo quarterly (v.7, n.2) June 1966.

2. University of Waterloo quarterly (v.7, n.2) November 1966.

3. University of Waterloo quarterly (v.8, n.1) April 19, 1967.

4. Unidentified publication, pages 3-6. Includes article, "Five new buildings under construction." These pages are possibly from the University of Waterloo quarterly or Alumni Courier. One of the buildings featured in the article is the Mathematics and Computer Building.

5. Unidentified publication, pages 3-6. Includes article, "Mathematics becomes faculty." These pages are possibly from the University of Waterloo quarterly or Alumni courier.

Four press clippings related to Donald Cowan, the University of Waterloo Math Society, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, and the Data Processing Management Association. The press clippings were clipped from several newspapers including the Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Toronto Daily Star, and North Bay Nugget.

A copy of, "Math ties : UW Faculty of Mathematics alumni newsletter," (v.12, n.1). Donald Cowan's retirement announcement is included on page 3 of this issue.

Overhead transparencies likely used during a presentation titled, "The life and times of Don Cowan (1965-1995)" delivered to students in the undergraduate course SCI 333: Science and Business Senior Seminar taught at the University of Waterloo in Fall 1995 by Dr. Robin-Reenstra-Bryant. Also includes a copy of the course syllabus for SCI 333. Donald Cowan may have given this presentation to students as a guest lecturer in the class on November 2, 1995.

Overhead transparencies likely used during a presentation titled, "The challenges of creating, distributing and maintaining software from a university research laboratory," given by Donald Cowan. The presentation may have been delivered to or on behalf of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Ottawa, Ontario on May 20, 1992.

A hardcover notebook titled, Research November 23, 1990 #1, that includes handwritten notes by Donald Cowan about meetings and discussions with several people and organizations including WATCOM and IBM, workshops, conferences and presentations as well as various research topics including user interfaces, the design of an ADV for a menu, the design of the shell, application frameworks, and much more.

A booklet titled, "IBM academic partners for higher education" published by Academic Information Systems (ACIS). In the booklet, Donald Cowan is listed as an IBM Consulting Scholar. A short biographical paragraph and picture of Donald Cowan is included in the booklet on page 7. According to the booklet, "IBM Consulting Scholars are practicing academic professionals whose affiliations are with education, engineering, English, physical sciences, medicine, and other disciplines...They are available to visit your campus. As independent consultants to ACIS they also provide important advice on directions that IBM and ACIS should take with respect to programs and product offerings." Also includes one pamphlet titled, "IBM Consulting Scholar Program," published by ACIS in 1990.

A letter from Ralph G. Stanton to Donald Cowan regarding graduate courses available at the University of Waterloo in the Faculty of Mathematics in Fall 1960. In the letter, Stanton requests that Cowan review a list of course descriptions (not included in this file) and select which he would be most interested in as required for a Masters degree. File also includes Donald Cowan's reply to Stanton outlining the five courses that held the most interest for him.

Material created and accumulated by Donald Cowan related to his studies and career at the University of Waterloo, research and contributions to the field of computer science.

Audio cassettes with recordings of interviews Donald Cowan likely participated in recounting the history of computer science at the University of Waterloo. One cassette is a recording of a group interview. These interviews may have taken place as part of the 25th anniversary of computer science at the University of Waterloo in 1992. It is not clear who is serving as the interviewer on any of the tapes.

Slides featuring photographs of IBM computer equipment at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of an event called OUCC likely held at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computer Science Group (CSG), the ICR building, CMAC, and HP.

Slides featuring photographs of computer labs at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of computer labs and the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs possibly of a computer expo at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of computer labs at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring text and diagrams used during a presentation given by Paul Dirksen likely titled, "Networking IBM personal computers at University of Waterloo."

Slides featuring photographs primarily of computer equipment at the University of Waterloo. Some slides include images of students and staff working with the equipment.

A photograph of the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo taken on May 3, 1982. This photograph is a reproduction of an image from a file in the Graphic Services fonds titled, "View of Red Room, Computer Centre," reference code 82-05-04. A link to file 82-05-04 is available in the related materials note.

Slides featuring photographs of the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of an unidentified event at the University of Waterloo. The event name may have included the acronym OUCC and it may have been held between May 15-17 (year unknown).

Slides featuring photographs of computer equipment at the University of Waterloo. Some slides feature photographs of unidentified individuals.

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams related to various topics including networks, input methods, facilities at the University of Waterloo and more. Some slides feature images of the University of Waterloo crest, the Mathematics and Computer Building, the Red Room, and the Computing Centre. It is possible these slides are duplicates from several presentations.

Slides and negatives featuring images of text, diagrams and graphics used during a presentation likely titled, "Waterloo microcomputer systems for the 1980s." The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo. The presentation may have been delivered at the ACM Dallas Conference in 1982.

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams used during a presentation about the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system. The slides also include information about the University of Waterloo, student computing problems, and the delivering of computing services and micro computer networks. The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and graphics that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Need for a network." Twelve slides are numbered 25-36. The other twelve slides are duplicate copies. The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and graphics that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Micro computer networks for education at the University of Waterloo." The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Local area network." The slides are numbered 0 to 41. Slide number 37 is not included in this file.

Slides featuring text and diagrams that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Local area network." The slides are numbered 0 to 40. Slide number 37 is not included in this file.

Slides featuring images of text that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Challenge of the 80s."

Slides featuring photographs primarily of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Many of the images include unidentified individuals.

Slides featuring photographs primarily of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Many of the images include unidentified individuals.

Slides featuring photographs primarily of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Many of the images include unidentified individuals.

Slides featuring photographs of the University of Waterloo including images of Dana Porter Library, the greenhouses, Grad House, the Mathematics and Computer Building, the Red Room and Computing Centre. Some slides also include photographs of staff and students using computer equipment. It is possible that these slides were used during a presentation about the University campus and computing facilities.

Slides featuring images of text and illustrations used during a presentation about the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams used during a presentation about the Computing Centre and educational software at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring images of text used during a presentation likely about the Waterloo Foundation for the Advancement of Computing (WATFAC).

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams that were used during a presentation on WATVD. Some of the slides feature photographs of computer equipment.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. One of the slides also features a photograph of computer equipment.

Slides featuring images of text and illustrations used during a presentation likely titled, "Portability details." The presentation may have discussed the WSL compiler. Includes triplicates of two slides.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Negatives featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams used during a presentation about WATBOL and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system. Also includes one slide featuring an image of students working at computer stations.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text that were used during a presentation likely titled, "The evolution of computer systems for student use at the University of Waterloo."

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams used during a presentation about the computer science program at the University of Waterloo. Some of the slides feature photographs of the Mathematics and Computer Building (one shows the pink tie), a campus sign, and people working at computer stations.

Slides featuring images of text that were used during a presentation about WATBOL.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Some of the slides also feature photographs of a lecture hall, a campus sign, the Mathematics and Computer Building, and several unidentified people working with computer equipment.

Slides featuring text, diagrams and illustrations that were used during a presentation on new equipment and techniques at the Annual Computing Centre meeting in 1969.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Includes images of people working with computer equipment.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Some of the slides also feature photographs of a lecture hall, classrooms, and several unidentified people working with computer equipment.

Slides featuring photographs of the Red Room and other computer labs in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of the IBM 1620 Model I, Monroe calculator, typewriter, and an unidentified computer.

Slides featuring photographs possibly of Computer Science Day at the University of Waterloo in 1967. Includes images of Dana Porter Library, the Physics Building, and unidentified individuals using computer equipment.

Photographs related to computer science at the University of Waterloo. Includes images of computer equipment, buildings, facilities, staff, students, labs, and more. All of the photographs in this file are reproductions of images in the Graphic Services fonds. Graphic Services fonds reference codes are written on the back of each photograph. Some of the photographs have captions written on the back identifying the subjects of the image.

Slides featuring images of text used during a presentation likely titled, "Economics of integration in communications and data processing."

Slides featuring images of text that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Computer science education, University of Waterloo experience."

Slides featuring photographs of the University of Waterloo, specifically buildings, computer equipment as well as staff and students using computer equipment. Many of the photographs are copies from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection or the Graphic Services fonds.

Slides featuring photographs of unidentified individuals windsurfing and waterskiing.

One negative featuring a group portrait of a hockey team.

Loose pages of a photograph album with various photographs and corresponding captions glued to to the pages. The photographs feature the IBM System 360 Model 44, the IBM 2260 display terminal, keypunched cards, a card reader, the Calcomp tape unit, the console panel and typewriter, auxiliary storage devices, tape drives, disk drives, storage drum, data cell, printer, and Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring portraits of James Wesley Graham standing in front of a computer.

Slides featuring portraits of Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, and an unknown individual.

Slides featuring photographs of computer equipment and the University of Waterloo campus including the art gallery, swimming pool, basketball court, and theatre. Also includes portraits of Paul Dirksen and duplicate lecture slides used during presentations.

A photograph on an unidentified individual sitting at a desk reading notes from a binder. Computer equipment is visible in the background.

Slides featuring photographs of the University of Waterloo campus and buildings including Dana Porter Library, the Mathematics and Computer Building, Grad House, and the William G. Davis Computer Research Centre.

Mounted oversized transparences featuring photographs of computer labs in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of unidentified individuals working with computer equipment that are likely reproduced from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection and the Graphic Services fonds. Includes a portrait of Paul Dirksen.

Slides featuring photographs of an unidentified event at the University of Waterloo.

Photographs of offices spaces that may have been used by Donald Cowan.

Slides featuring photographs of an unidentified event at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of various IBM equipment as well as unidentified people using computer equipment. Some of the photographs appear to have been taken inside the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring text, diagrams, illustrations and photographs that are likely duplicates of slides found in other files in the fonds.

Photographs documenting a one-week trip that several faculty members at the University of Waterloo took, including Donald Cowan and Shirley Fenton, to Tokyo, Japan to train IBM faculty. Some of the faculty members who participated in this trip also presented at a conference. Includes images of students working at computers, Donald Cowan standing in front of a computer while running a program from Waterloo, Shirley Fenton teaching as well as Donald Cowan and his wife with Shirley Fenton and guests at a restaurant. Also includes one sticker for the SATT Software Racing Team.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and equations likely used during a lecture about sorting.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams, graphs and equations likely used during a lecture about sorting.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and equations likely used during a lecture.

Slides featuring images of text, equations, tree diagrams and punch cards. One slide features a photograph of an IBM computer, possibly the IBM 7040.

Slides featuring images of text including equations and tree diagrams that were likely used during a lecture.

Slides featuring images of equations and tree diagrams that were likely used during a lecture.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation likely titled, "Personal work station at the University of Waterloo." Also includes one slide featuring a photograph of students working at computer stations. Several of the slides are duplicated.

Photographs related to computer science at the University of Waterloo. Includes images of computer equipment, buildings, facilities, staff, students, labs, and more. The photographs in this file are likely reproductions of images found in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection and the Graphic Services fonds. The photographs do not have any identifying reference codes on the back.

Slides featuring photographs of staff and students at the University of Waterloo working with computers possibly in the Computing Centre. These slides are likely duplicates of other slides in the fonds.

Slides featuring photographs of staff and students at the University of Waterloo working with computers likely in the Computing Centre.

Slides featuring text about problems of training in practical areas and debugging processors. One slide features a map of Southwestern Ontario. The slides were likely used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring images of a keyboard and commands possibly used in a presentation about computer keyboards.