All, I am currently trying to piece together a history of technologies provided in American college and university residence halls. I am particularly focusing on technologies used for non-curricular communication and entertainment such as buzzers, telephones, televisions, computer labs, and in-room network connections. I'm really interested in knowing why these technologies were introduced and supported (market forces, consumerism, experimentation, academic uses, etc.). While I certainly welcome input on the broader topic, I turn to you to recommend sources to help me understand what effect, if any, the 1984 divestiture of AT&T may have had on the development of American college and university campus computer networks and telecommunications, particularly computer networks installed in residence halls. From primary and secondary sources, I already know that some institutions (the pioneers, as far as I can tell) began installing and experimenting with in-room network connections in the mid 80s. So the timing is right and it opens the door to examine the possibility that the AT&T divestiture helped spur these particular telecoms innovations and experiments, directly or indirectly. But I need (a) a broad understanding of the impact of the breakup and (b) empirical evidence of impact made on American colleges and universities. Are there particular resources you can recommend to help me understand the impact of the AT&T breakup on large American organizations and the development of computer networks? I have a feeling that there are a handful of definitive descriptions but this is a new area for me to explore and I welcome guidance. Kevin