Summary
Photograph of a diagram entitled "Harvard Mk II Calculator", an electromechanical device built at Harvard University in 1947 with funding by the US Navy.
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 data paths for the Harvard Mark II computer, which was built at Harvard University and finished in 1947. It was financed by the United States Navy.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a computing block diagram.
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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 68395". On reverse handwritten in black ink: "Harvard Mark II Calculator".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
215 mm (Length), 165 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
