Summary
Photograph of a computer diagram entitled "Fig.1. Over-all block diagram for PILOT". Diagram refers to the NBS PILOT Electronic Data Processor, developed in 1959.
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 architecture of the NBS Pilot computer which was developed in 1959.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph 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, 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 68424". Title printed below the diagram: "Fig.1. Over-all block diagram for PILOT". Title printed above the diagram: "NBS PILOT ELECTRONIC DATA-PROCESSER".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
219 mm (Length), 164 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
