Archives Database

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Don Cowan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Cowan's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include computer science, IBM, Computer Science Days, math contests, WATFOR, WATFIV, MicroWAT, Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, intellectual property, startups, co-op, Wes Graham, Ralph Stanton, Doug Wright, Ken Fryer, Paul Dirksen, Paul Cress, and Pat Fisher. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

James Downey and Doug Wright reception at the Holiday Inn.

UWA1-87-0024-1993-93-04-45
File
April 29, 1993

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Library display: opening student life exhibit.

UWA1-87-0024-1991-91-11-22
File
November 8, 1991

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Mature Students Panel, D. Wright.

UWA1-87-0024-1972-72-02-26
File
February 17, 1972

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Mike Webster presents cheque to Doug Wright.

UWA1-87-0024-1986-86-06-07
File
1986

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation by Dr. Wright to Dolly Devison.

UWA1-87-0024-1983-83-06-28
File
June 22, 1983

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation from N.C.R. to Dr. Wright.

UWA1-87-0024-1983-83-11-18
File
November 10, 1983

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation of painting by David Hunsberger to Dr. Wright.

UWA1-87-0024-1982-82-05-17
File
May 17, 1982

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation to Doug Wright and Gord Nelson.

UWA1-87-0024-1990-90-03-15
File
March 13, 1990

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation to Dr. Wright.

UWA1-87-0024-1982-82-07-15
File
July 13, 1982

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation to Dr. Wright at Faculty Club.

UWA1-87-0024-1981-81-11-50
File
November 27, 1981

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation to Dr. Wright by Ewart Bridges, Northern Telecom.

UWA1-87-0024-1982-82-07-03
File
July 5, 1982

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation to Dr. Wright by John Pollack.

UWA1-87-0024-1983-83-06-21
File
June 16, 1983

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation to Dr. Wright, cheque from Oktoberfest.

UWA1-87-0024-1982-82-12-11
File
December 14, 1982

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation to Dr. Wright, Optometry Group.

UWA1-87-0024-1985-85-03-04
File
March 4, 1985

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Presentation to President Doug Wright by Russian envoy.

UWA1-87-0024-1990-90-10-49
File
October 25, 1990

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

President Doug Wright, tour of Correspondence.

UWA1-87-0024-1981-81-07-15
File
July 22, 1981

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

President Dr. Doug Wright in his office.

UWA1-87-0024-1981-81-07-12
File
July 14, 1981

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Professor Peter Sprung makes a presentation to Dr. Wright.

UWA1-87-0024-1985-85-04-18
File
April 11, 1985

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Reception for the Breithaupt Hewetson Clark collection in the Library.

UWA1-87-0024-1989-89-10-56
File
October 27, 1989

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Situation portrait of Dr. Wright at Optometry.

UWA1-87-0024-1974-74-12-11
File
December 13, 1974

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

St. Vincent students meeting with Doug Wright.

UWA1-87-0024-1991-91-05-33
File
May 23, 1991

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Tribute to Doug Wright at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery.

UWA1-87-0024-1991-91-04-42
File
April 24, 1991

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

Trophy presentation to Doug Wright.

UWA1-87-0024-1985-85-06-06
File
1985

Part of Graphic Services fonds.

University of Waterloo, Campus Plan

SCA98-GA68-1960-60-1260
File
September 20, 1960

Part of Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection

Kitchener-Waterloo Record

University of Waterloo, Chinese Student, Boris Kou

SCA98-GA68-1960-60-1261
File
January 04, 1960

Part of Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection

Kitchener-Waterloo Record

University of Waterloo, Convocation

SCA98-GA68-1966-66-1388
File
May 27, 1966-May 28, 1966

Part of Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection

Kitchener-Waterloo Record

University of Waterloo, Engineering Conference

SCA98-GA68-1964-64-1979
File
October 01, 1964

Part of Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection

Kitchener-Waterloo Record

University of Waterloo, Engineering Society, Dean Wright Gift

SCA98-GA68-1966-66-1393
File
February 24, 1966

Part of Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection

Kitchener-Waterloo Record

University of Waterloo, Engineers' Ball

SCA98-GA68-1961-61-1428
File
February 18, 1961

Part of Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection

Engineering Society Ball held at Seagram Gymnasium featuring Showboat '61 with J.G. Hagey at the helm and Douglas Wright seated amongst other attendees.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record

University of Waterloo, Industry, Univ. Co-education