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Joe Miller Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2007-801

Scope and Content

The collection consists of materials concerned with the implementation of inventory control systems in the retail industry. These materials include proposals, manuals, and handbooks related to inventory controls systems like the bar code. There are also manuals relating to creation of merchandise classifications and implementation of code systems. Also included with the collection are two obituaries giving information about Miller's life as a bar code pioneer as well as personal information.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960 - 2003

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Biographical Information

Joe Miller was most well-known for being a pioneer in implementing the bar code system in retail stores. He was born in Richmond, VA and served in the Navy during the second World War. After the war, he took a job at Thalhimer's Department Stores in Richmond where he helped to create a computer system to track inventory. Later, he took a job working for the National Retail Merchants Association(NRMA) as the director of retail standards and technology. There Miller worked on the implementation of bar code systems. Joe Miller died in April of 2003 at the age of 82.

Full Extent

1 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Joe Miller Collection consists of materials relating to Miller's work on the development and implementation of bar codes for the retail industry. The collection consists mainly of manuals and handbooks relating to the implementation of standardized inventory control systems in the retail industry.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The Joe Miller Collection was donated to the Special Collections in 2007.

General Physical Description note

2 flip top document boxes; 1 cu. ft.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement and description of the Joe Miller Collection began in November 2007 and was completed in December 2007. Some preliminary processing was done in October 2007.

Title
A Guide to the Joe Miller Collection, 1960-2003
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Mitchell
Date
© 2007 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308