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

Research materials created and accumulated by Donald Cowan related to graphs and network research. Includes notes and diagrams as well as one letter and attachment from Frank Allaire, University of Manitoba, to Donald Cowan regarding a project on the maximal number of disjoint circuits of a graph. Also contains copies of the following articles and papers:

• 1. Tutte, W.T. (January 1960). A non-hamilton graph. Canadian Math Bulletin, volume 3, (number 1), pages 1-5.

• 2. Hoffman, A.J. and R.R. Singleton. (November 1960). On Moore graphics with diameters 2 and 3. IBM Journal.

• 3. Liu, C.L. (January 1, 1972). Topics in combinatorial mathematics. Mathematical Association of America.

• 4. Van Voorhis, David C. (1972). Toward a lower bound for sorting networks. Published in R.E. Miller and J.W. Thatcher, eds, The Complexity of Computer Computations, pages 119-129.

• 5. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin & R.G. Stanton. (June 1973) The generalized Petersen graph. 93 pages.

• 6. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin & R.G. Stanton. (August 1973). Construction of the generalized Moore graph on 20 vertices. 12 pages.

• 7. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin & R.G. Stanton. (1975). Topological design considerations in computer communications networks. 18 pages.

• 8. James, L.O. (Undated). A combinatorial proof that the Moore (7, 2) graph is unique. 8 pages.

Material created and accumulated by Donald Cowan related to articles, papers, and reports that he was writing, co-authoring, or reviewing. Includes manuscripts, notes, correspondence, computer printouts, copies of articles, and other related items.

Two original typed copies of a manuscript titled, "The allocation and scheduling of computer resources" by Donald Cowan and James Wesley Graham. The manuscript is twenty-four pages.

Audio-visual materials created and accumulated by Donald Cowan, possibly for research and teaching purposes and presentations. Includes slides, negatives, transparencies, photographs, and audio-cassettes that are primarily related to various aspects of computer science at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring images of text outlining merging, grouping and different types of sorting that were likely used during a lecture. Two slides feature photographs of IBM computer equipment, possibly the IBM 7040.

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.

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

Material created and accumulated by Donald Cowan for research purposes on various topics including automorphisms, data directed design, the fig-FOURTH implementation project, generalized Moore graphs, graphics, networks, Ramsey Theory, and more. Includes copies of articles and papers, correspondence, notes, diagrams, computer printouts, overhead transparencies, and other items.

Slides featuring images of text and two maps used during a presentation likely titled, "Computing in Canada." The presentation appears to include an explanation of educational software and computer programs at secondary schools, community colleges, universities, and the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of staff and students at the University of Waterloo working with computers likely in the Computing Centre. Several of the images are likely reproductions from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection or Graphic Services fonds.

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.

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 relating to the activities and interests of Donald Cowan, apart from his career at the University of Waterloo. This includes a paper written on the CANDU Reactor transfer functions, a WATCOM annual report, and the Canada's Technology Triangle presentation cover.

A report titled, "CANDU reactor transfer functions" by Donald Cowan. The report is fifty-three pages and contains the following imprint: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Nuclear Power Plant Division, TDSI - 27, Toronto, Ontario. According to the introduction, the "context of this report is the mathematical derivation of these transfer functions and the presentation of the open-loop amplitude and phase response for different reactor power levels." In 1960, Donald Cowan worked as a Research Assistant at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. The report is stamped: "not for publication."

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

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

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 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 photographs of an unidentified event 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 portraits of Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, and an unknown individual.

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.

One negative featuring a group portrait of a hockey team.

Slides featuring photographs of unidentified individuals windsurfing and waterskiing.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

Records documenting Donald Cowan's activities at the University of Waterloo as a faculty member and administrator in the Department of Computer Science, including his tenure as Chairman of the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science. These files also document Donald Cowan's involvement in groups such as the National Research Council of Canada Grant Selection Committee, Centre for Information Technology for the Environment (CITE) as well as the Institute for Computer Studies and the University of Waterloo’s alliance partnership. Includes correspondence, reports, articles, computer printouts, conference materials, notes, grant proposals, and other items.

Biographical sketches, curriculum vitae, a personal data form, and a resume of activities prepared by Donald Cowan.

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

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

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 typed manuscript (final draft, photocopy) titled, "Sequential optimization methods for determining the zeros of polynomials" by Gerald Berman and Donald D. Cowan. The manuscript is twenty-five pages. This paper was presented at the Fifth National Conference of the Computer Society of Canada in May 1966.

A typed manuscript titled, "An always convergent method for determining the zeros of polynomials" by Gerald Berman and Donald Cowan. The manuscript is twenty-four pages. This paper was presented at the Fifth National Conference of the Computer Society of Canada in May 1966.

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.

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.

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.

Material related to the general operations and business of the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo created or accumulated by Donald Cowan while he served as the Department Chairman. Includes records related to various topics including staffing, course planning, job vacancies, finances, funding, examinations, promotions, equipment, research projects, students, grants, and other items.

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 Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room.

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.

A typed manuscript about the WATFOR project and an original copy of the report titled, "/360 WATFOR compiler" by Donald Cowan that includes handwritten corrections by the author.

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. Some of the slides also feature photographs of a lecture hall, classrooms, and several unidentified people working with computer equipment.

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.

Correspondence sent to Donald Cowan by representatives at the University of Waterloo regarding his salary adjustments, research stipends, benefits, academic work terms, appointment as Chairman of the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science, and tenure.

A memorandum to Donald Cowan from K.D. Fearnall regarding the establishment in the general ledger of an account for the D.D. Cowan Fellowship.

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

A copy of a report titled, "NRC negotiated development grant committee, review of proposal to support research in computer systems." The report was prepared by the National Research Council Committee and presented at a meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 1969. Also includes an agenda for the meeting.

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.

Research materials created and accumulated by Donald Cowan related to data directed design. Includes overhead transparencies and notes. Also contains a copy of the article titled, "A data-directed approach to program construction, by Donald Cowan, James Wesley Graham and J.W. Welch as well as a copy of the article titled, "A formalization and explication of the Michael Jackson Method of program design" by J.W. Hughes.

Six typed manuscripts of unpublished papers regarding the construction of generalized Moore graphs by Donald Cowan, V.G. Cerf, R.C. Mullin, and Ralph G. Stanton including:

• 1. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin and R.G. Stanton. Construction of the Generalized Moore Graph on 14 vertices. 16 pages.

• 2. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin and R.G. Stanton. Construction of the Generalized Moore Graph on 16 vertices. 21 pages.

• 3. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin and R.G. Stanton. Construction of the Generalized Moore Graph on 18 vertices. 28 pages.

• 4. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin and R.G. Stanton. Construction of the Generalized Moore Graph on 20 vertices. 13 pages.

• 5. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin and R.G. Stanton. Construction of the Generalized Moore Graph on 24 vertices. 12 pages.

• 6. Cerf, V.G., D.D. Cowan, R.C. Mullin and R.G. Stanton. Construction of the Generalized Moore Graph on 26 vertices. 51 pages.

Two copies of an article titled, "Note on a "square" functional equation" by Donald Cowan and Ralph G. Stanton. The article was published in SIAM Review, volume 12 (number 2), pages 277-279.

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 WATBOL and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system. Also includes one slide featuring an image of students working at computer stations.

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.

Dot matrix printouts of financial statements for grants received by Donald Cowan from the National Research Council of Canada. File also includes a copy of the publication, "Awards to university staff 1975" created by the National Research Council of Canada, a blank application for a conference grant, copies of University of Waterloo grant subsidiary ledger pages, a bilingual NATO Research Grants Programme pamphlet (1974), machine shop service forms, and related correspondence.

Material related to various courses taught by Donald Cowan at the University of Waterloo. Includes student grades, questionnaires, exams, notes, handouts, correspondence, overhead transparencies, teaching slides, and other items.

Two copies of an article titled, "Some results on path numbers" by Donald Cowan, Ralph G. Stanton, and L.O. James. One copy is a final draft and the other is an offprint. The article was published in the Proceedings of the First Louisiana Conference on Combinatorics, Graph Theory, and Computing, 1970, pages 112-135.

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

A copy of a proposal titled, "Negotiated development grant proposal, research in computational tools for mathematics" submitted by W.F. Forbes, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics, and Donald Cowan, Chairman, Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science, to the National Research Council of Canada. File also includes notes, and a related item of correspondence to Dr. H.E. Petch (President pro tem, University of Waterloo) from B.A. Gingras (Director, National Research Council of Canada).

A project outline with exercises titled, "the Critical Path Method." According to the document's introduction, "the purpose of the Critical Path Method (CPM) was to create a plan and then to place that plan on a schedule." It is likely this project outline was distributed to students as part of their coursework at the University of Waterloo.

A document titled, "Solutions to Critical Path Method problems," that primarily contains diagrams. It is likely this document was used by students and instructors as part of their coursework at the University of Waterloo.

A copy of a document titled, "Math 132B notes: linking and loading" by T. Gornall and L.D. Rogers. It is possible this document was used by students and instructors as part of coursework at the University of Waterloo.

A handwritten copy of a presentation titled, "Recent design experience with multiple process structuring" delivered by Doug Dyment at the University of Waterloo. This item is the author's presentation copy that was given to Donald Cowan.

Printed items written or co-authored by Donald Cowan that were published in various journals, conference proceedings or as separate reports.

A copy of an article titled, "A problem in coding theory" by Donald Cowan, L.O. James and Ralph G. Stanton. The article was published in the Proceedings of the First Louisiana Conference on Combinatorics, Graph Theory and Computing, March 1970, pages 167-180.

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, 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 the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Material related to the development of the Canadian Universities Computer Network (CANUNET). Includes a position paper, correspondence, articles, notes, drafts of the submission made to J.B. Reid, University of Québec, on a master plan for CANUNET written by Donald Cowan, minutes of the first CANUNET meeting held on August 11, 1971, and related items.

A copy of an article titled, "Computer networks : technology boon/moral and legal nightmare," by Donald Cowan. The article is twenty-four pages.

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.

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.

Material created or accumulated by Donald Cowan during his participation in the National Research Council of Canada's Grant Selection Committee for Computing and Information Science. Includes a list of major equipment requests, a schedule of meetings, a list of grant selection committees and members, correspondence, a list of conference grants, notes, a note regarding computing costs, a copy of a page from the University of Waterloo grant subsidiary ledger, copies of National Research Council applications, memoranda, and summaries of requested grants.

Material related to the Conference of Department Chairmen on the Implementation of Computer Science Education held at the University of Kansas between May 25-26, 1970. Donald Cowan was invited to attend the conference but declined due to a scheduling conflict. Professor J.D. Lawson went in Cowan's place. However, Donald Cowan did provide input into the conference plans. This file includes related correspondence, notes, conference planning forms, a tentative conference schedule and list of proposed topics.

Material related to a proposal with the Canadian International Development Agency to support a twinning agreement between the Computer Science Department of the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Computer Science Departments of the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto. Includes correspondence, draft copies of the proposal with notes and corrections, notes, two copies of a report titled, "The application of computer technology for development: report of the Secretary-General" published by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on May 20, 1970, and related items.

A copy of an article titled, "Design characteristics of the WATFOR compiler," by Donald Cowan and James Wesley Graham. The article was published in SIGPLAN Notices, volume 5 (number 7), pages 25-36.