Summary
Photograph of a computer diagram entitled "Fig 39. Organisation of a hand computation". Diagram showing the organisation of a computation using a hand operated desk machine.
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
Black and white photograph of a block diagram showing the organisation of an early era [circa 1947] mechanical computing machine.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a block diagram showing the organisation of an early era [circa 1947] mechanical computing machine
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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, 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 68398". Printed below diagram: "FIG. 39. Organisation of a hand computation". Handwritten in black ink on reverse: "Organisation of a computation with desk machine."
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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
