Summary
Photograph of a diagram entitled "ALL PURPOSE COMPUTER SYSTEM". Diagram shows the block structure of a system, possibly the Bell V device. This electromechanical device was also known as the Bell Laboratories General Purpose Relay Calculator. Two were built, in 1946 and 1947.
This is one of a set of photographs showing computers, computer components, computer structure diagrams and computer programmimg instructions, probably used as aids in teaching computing subjects. The diagrams and instructions relate to several pioneer models and systems of stored program computers dating back as far as the 1950s and including CSIRAC (originally known as CSIR Mark 1), Cirrus, Atlas, IBM System/360 , CDC 6600 System, and Illiac IV.
Description of Content
Block diagram showing the structure of an early era computer, probably the Model V - Bell Laboratories General Purpose Relay Calculator.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a computing block diagram.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Steve & Connie Kormas, 22 Feb 2001
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Creator
Dr Trevor Pearcey, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950s-1960s
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Format
Photograph, 7½ in. x 5 in., Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Museum Victoria catalogue reference handwritten in black pencil on reverse at lower right: "MM 68379". On reverse handwritten in black ink: "Block structure of Bell V ?". Title printed below diagram, bottom right corner: "ALL PURPOSE COMPUTING SYSTEM".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
213 mm (Length), 162 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
