The computer in Desk Set was named "Emerac" or "Emmerac," nicknamed
Emmy, according to John Nann and Julie Lippino. Thank you both!
Lynette
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From: Self <MCKUSICK/SIMONSEN>
To: LAW-LIB
Subject: Re:"Search Pros Out of Work?"
Date sent: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:20:12
This is a facinating discussion. It reminds me of the Librarian's
(Katherine Hepburn) situation in the 1957 film, Desk Set. Spencer
Tracy installs a huge computer at her company and all the librarians
thought they were being replaced. It a winner from 40 years ago!
Does anyone remember the name of the computer?
Happy Holidays,
Lynette Simonsen
Acquisitions Librarian
McKusick Law Library
University of South Dakota
414 East Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
PH: (605) 677-6371
FAX: (605) 677-6357
E-MAIL: simonsen@mckusick.law.use.edu
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