Dolly Dahle and the Business of Technical Communication  

Presents a biography of Dorothy ("Dolly") Dahle, a successful businesswoman in the 1950s.

Malone, Edward A. IEEE PCS (2008). Articles>History

Joseph D. Chapline: Technical Communication's Mozart  

Presents a biography of Joseph D. Chapline, noting his role in the founding of IRE-PGEWS.

Malone, Edward A. IEEE PCS (2008). Articles>History

The Use of Playing Cards to Communicate Technical and Scientific Information    

This article analyzes several decks of playing cards designed to communicate technical or scientific information ranging from military topics to the domestic arts to medical subjects. It places each deck in its historical context, describes the appearance and organization of the cards, and speculates about intended audience and purpose, drawing upon relevant secondary literature. It then extrapolates the conventions of this unusual genre. Finally, it argues that technical communicators can profit from this study because it raises questions and offers insights about such important topics as audience adaptation, organizational patterns, and ethical practices. Ultimately, this study may encourage reflection about these and other issues and perhaps lead to discovery and innovation.

Malone, Edward A. Technical Communication Online (2008). Articles>Scientific Communication>TC>Genre

A. Stanley Higgins and the History of STC's Journal  

A profile of Stan Higgins, one of the first editors of STC's journal. Based on archival research and an interview with Higgins. Includes a table of journal titles (e.g., TWE Journal, STWE Review) and names of editors.

Malone, Edward A. IEEE PCS (2008). Articles>TC>Publishing>History

John M. Kinn: IEEE-PCS' First Editor  

Profile of John M. Kinn, a charter member of the IRE Professional Group on Engineering Writing and Speech (now IEEE-PCS) and the first editor of the Transactions on Engineering Writing and Speech (now IEEE T-PC). Includes a table of T-EWS and T-PC editors from 1958 to 2008.

Malone, Edward A. IEEE PCS (2008). Articles>History>Publishing

Eleanor McElwee (1924-2008)

Eleanor McElwee was one of the founders of the IRE Professional Group on Engineering Writing and Speech (now IEEE PCS).

Malone, Edward A. IEEE PCS (2009). Organizations>Business Communication>History