Summary
Photograph of a computer programming diagram entitled "PROBABLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMON L2 LANGUAGES" covering programming languages including COBOL, ALGOL and UNCOL and their future development and application in computer science.
This is one of a set of photographs of computer structure diagrams and computer programmimg instructions, probably used in the 1970s as aids in teaching computing subjects. The diagrams and instructions relate to several early models and systems of stored program computers dating back as far as the 1950s and including the CSIR Mark 1 (later renamed CSIRAC), the Cirrus, the Atlas, the IBM System/360 , the CDC 6600 System, and the Illiac IV.
Description of Content
Early era [circa 1960] computer programming diagram illustrating various programming languages.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a computer programming diagram.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Steve & Connie Kormas, 22 Feb 2001
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Format
Photograph, 5 in. x 3½ in., Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
On obverse in black pencil at lower right, Museum Victoria catalogue reference: "MM 68237"; On obverse printed in black ink, photographic paper manufacturer's name: "ILFORD". Title at the head of the notes: "PROBABLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMON L2 LANGUAGES".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
125 mm (Length), 90 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
