Summary
Photograph of a computer diagram entitled "Fig. 56 Delay element with terminal equipment to control reception, transmission, storage and clearance (storage element)." The diagram probably relates to an early computer.
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
Circuit diagram showing data terminal equipment for an early era computer [circa 1947].
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a circuit diagram showing data terminal equipment for an early era computer [circa 1947].
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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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 68397". Printed below diagram: "Delay element with terminal equipment to control reception, transmission, storage, and clearance (storage element).
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
210 mm (Length), 160 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
