Summary
Photograph of a diagram entitled "Fig 17. Notation for units of differential analyser set-up diagram". Diagram shows the symbols used in illustrating the setup of a differential analyser.
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
Computer programming diagram of symbols for units of a differential analyser.
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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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
On reverse in black pencil at lower right, Museum Victoria catalogue reference: "MM 68408"; Handwritten in black ink on reverse: " Symbolic items of a differential analyser".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
211 mm (Length), 161 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
