John N. Warfield papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions on the processed papers in the collection. The two boxes from accession 2013.027 are restricted until they have a box level inventory.

Terms of access:

The copyright and intellectual property ownership to these materials is held by the Warfield IP Trust (WIPT).

Preferred citation:

John N. Warfield papers, C0016, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
98 Linear Feet 99 boxes
Creator:
Warfield, John N.
Abstract:
The John N. Warfield papers consist of materials from Warfield's academic career, including papers authored and co-authored by Warfield, presentations, videotapes, audiotapes, and correspondence.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John N. Warfield papers, C0016, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The John N. Warfield papers consist of materials from Warfield's academic career, including papers authored and co-authored by Warfield, presentations, videotapes, audiotapes, and correspondence.

Series 1 consists of textual materials such as unpublished papers, correspondence, lecture notes, and project reports. These materials were donated between 1999 and 2006.

Series 2 is comprised of audiovisual materials including filmed lectures and workshops.

Series 3 contains transparencies and other teaching materials.

Series 4 consists of materials deposited after January 2007, including material accessioned in 2013 but not fully processed.

List of Acronyms in the John N. Warfield Collection

AAAS - American Association for the Advancement of Science

ACAC - Academic Computing Advisory Committee

ADH - Advanced Decision Handling, Inc.

AI - Artificial Intelligence

AIO - Americans for Indian Opportunity

AIIM - American Institute for Interactive Management

AIO - Americans for Indian Opportunity

AIS - Association for Integrative Studies

APT - Analytical Power Train (Ford Motor Company)

ASC - American Society for Cybernetics

C3P - Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Computer Aided Engineering, Product Information Management

CAD - Computer Aided Design

CAM - Computer Aided Manufacturing

CAE - Computer Aided Engineering

CIM - Center for Interactive Management

CIMI - Cent for Interactive Management India

CIT - Center for Innovative Technology

DSMC - Defense Systems Management College

FMC - Ford Motor Company

IASIS - Institute for Advanced Study in Integrative Sciences

IIT - Institute for Information Technology

IM - Interactive Management

IPAC - International Programs Committee

ISM - Interpretive Structural Modeling

ISSS - International Society for Systems Science

ITESM - Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

ITRC - Information Technology Research Council

NCMS - National Centre for Manufacturing Services

NGT - Nominal Group Technique

NMFS - National Marine Fisheries Service

NSF - National Science Foundation

OPMS - One Page Management Systems

ORSA - Operations Research Society of America

PIM - Product Information Management

PIP - Process Improvement Plan

SGSR - Society for General Systems Research

TCS - Tata Consulting Services

TIPP - The Institute of Public Policy

UNI - University of Northern Iowa

Biographical / historical:

Born in 1925, Dr. John Nelson Warfield was educated in mathematics and electrical engineering, and worked at eight universities and in three industries. Dr. Warfield held a B.A. in mathematics, a B.S. in electrical engineering, an M.S. in electrical engineering, and eventually went on to achieve his Ph.D. in electrical communications from Purdue University in 1952. Dr. Warfield spent sixteen year of his academic career at George Mason University where he was affiliated with the School of Public Policy. The author of several books and two U.S. patents on electronic equipment, Warfield was an accomplished scientist and academic. Dr. Warfield passed away in 2009.

Acquisition information:
Donated in 1999 by Rose Warfield, and subsequent donations in 2007, 2009, and 2013.
Processing information:

Processed by David Houpt in 2008 - 2009. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in April 2019 and Elizabeth Beckman in Febuary 2020. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in February 2023.

Arrangement:

Arranged into four series:

Series
  1. Series 1: Textual Material, 1943-2001 (Boxes 1 - 51)
  2. Series 2: Audiovisual Materials, 1978-2000 (Boxes 51 - 71)
  3. Series 3: Transparencies and Other Teaching Materials, 1979-2005 (Boxes 72 - 88)
  4. Series 4: Additional Materials Deposited After 1/2007, 1931-2009 (Boxes 89 - 99)
Physical location:
This collection is housed at the WRLC Shared Collections Facility.