Svendsen, Edward C.2011-06-172011-06-171986-09-16Edward C. Svendsen, OH 121. Oral history interview by Arthur L. Norberg, 16 September 1986, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. http://purl.umn.edu/107643OH 121https://hdl.handle.net/11299/107643Transcript, 51 pp.Svendsen begins with a description of his early life and education and a discussion of his work in the Navy during World War II. The bulk of the interview concerns the relationship between Engineering Research Associates and the Navy. Topics include: John Parker and the management of ERA; the work of Howard Engstrom, William Norris, Ralph Meader, John Howard, and Sid Rubens at ERA; and ERA's projects for the Navy.en-USComputer historyRubens, Sidney MichelParker, John E., 1900-1989Norris, William C., 1911-Meader, Ralph I.Howard, John H. (John Hayes)Engstrom, Howard T.Engineering Research AssociatesDefense contracts -- United StatesComputers -- United States -- HistoryComputer industry -- United States -- HistoryUnited States. -- NavyOral History