Guide to the Time Inc. Information Systems Records
1980-1986
MS 3009-RG 61
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-3400
New-York Historical Society
Collection processed by Allen Thomas
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on April 30, 2022
Description is in English using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Time, inc. |
|---|---|
| Title: | Time Inc. Information Systems records |
| Dates [inclusive]: | 1980-1986 |
| Abstract: | The Information Systems Group was created by Time Inc. to plan and oversee use of computer and data processing resources by employees of the company. The collection consists of studies on the creation of a corporate data center and personnel/payroll computer systems, history of the data center, and manuals for the use of computer services offered by the Group. |
| Quantity: | 0.5 Linear feet in 1 record carton |
| Location: | Materials in this collection are stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit. |
| Language: | The documents in the collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: | MS 3009-RG 61 |
| Sponsor: | The processing of the Time Inc. Records was made possible by a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation. |
Biographical / Historical
Information Systems was created by Time Inc. in 1980 to oversee information management systems, make long-term plans for the use of computer resources, and consult with management about data processing needs. It also offered classes on computer use to Time Inc. employees. The increasing use of digital computer technology had a significant effect on editorial operations. Instead of sending stories to a Wire Room reporters began to be able to file stories directly through a dial-up system. In 1981 the Data Center was moved from the Time-Life building to its own facility in the Meadowlands of New Jersey. In 1984 a personnel/payroll computer system called Personnel Information System and Comptroller's Employee payroll and benefits System (PISCES) was created by the Group.
Citations:
Time Inc. Subject Files, MS 3009-RG 1, New-York Historical Society.
Bill Hooper, email to Holly Deakyne, 25 November 2019.
Scope and Contents
The collections consists of documents studying the need for an Information Systems Center and planning documents for the Personnel Information System and Comptroller's Employee payroll and benefits System (PISCES), planning for the creation of an Information Systems Center, and manuals on how Time Inc. employees can make use of services provided by the Information Systems Group.
Arrangement
The Time Inc. Information Systems Records are arranged in alphabetical order.
Access Points
Document Type
- Corporation records.
- Organization files.
Subject Organizations
- Time, inc. -- Archives.
- Time, inc. -- History.
Subject Topics
- Corporations -- History.
- Corporations -- New York (State) -- New York.
- Publishers and publishing -- New York (State) -- New York.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
Materials in this collection are stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
Conditions Governing Use
Taking images of documents from the library collections for reference purposes by using hand-held cameras and in accordance with the library's photography guidelines is encouraged. As an alternative, patrons may request up to 20 images per day from staff.
Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.
Copyrights and other proprietary rights may subsist in individuals and entities other than the New-York Historical Society, in which case the patron is responsible for securing permission from those parties. For fuller information about rights and reproductions from N-YHS visit: https://www.nyhistory.org/about/rights-reproductions
Preferred Citation
The collection should be cited as Time Inc. Information Systems Records, MS-3009 RG 61, New-York Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Time Inc. in 2015.
Processing Information
The Time Inc. Information Systems Records were processed by Allen Thomas in 2021. The original folders were retained where present; loose material was foldered. Generic binders were disassembled and not retained, and their contents rehoused. Arrangement was imposed. Allen Thomas created the inventory and other descriptive notes to produce this finding aid.
Container List
| Container 1 | Container 2 | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 1 | Building Time Inc. a Corporate Datacenter |
undated | |
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 2 | Information Center History |
1981-1982 | |
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 3 | Information Systems Center Historical Overview |
1984 | |
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 4-5 | Information Systems Center Project Plans |
1981 | |
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 6 | Information Systems Center Project: Objectives and Procedures |
1980 | |
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 7 | Personnel Information System and Comptroller's Employee Payroll and Benefits System
(PISCES) Requirement Report |
1981 | |
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 8 | Pictures of Information Services Center |
1986 | |
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 9-10 | Study and Report |
1984 | |
| Offsite-Box: 4293 | Folder : 11 | Time Sharing and Service Bureau Information Manual |
1981 | |