Note of appreciation.

Abstract

The conception of this quarterly journal, Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation (MTAC) stemmed from the fertile mind of R. C. Archibald and its establishment was largely due to his initiative and perseverance. As its editor from its first issue in January, 1943, to the close of 1949, he has given freely of his time and effort. Its success in becoming a useful and often indispensable tool of reference for those concerned with computational problems is due largely to his unflagging interest and untiring efforts in an activity that claimed his well-nigh full-time devotion. The 28 issues published under his editorship will ever stand as a monument to his achievement. On behalf of the National Research Council, I wish to record its thanks and appreciation to Dr. Archibald for the significant contribution he has made to a field that is of great interest throughout the Council. As he lays down his editorial responsibilities, his many friends and colleagues extend to Dr. Archibald their warmest felicitations and, with his freedom from "copy deadlines," they wish for him opportunity to spend many years in the pursuit of his avocational interests.