Summary
Photograph of a computer diagram entitled "Fig 5. The Stretch system". Diagram shows the data flow path for the IBM 7030 computer, also known as the 'Stretch' computer. The IBM 7030, installed in 1961 at Los Alamos, was IBM's first attempt at building a supercomputer and was the fastest computer in the world from 1961 until 1964.
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 flow path for the IBM 7030 computer, also known as the 'Stretch' computer.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a computer block diagram.
More Information
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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 68425". Title printed below the diagram: "Fig.5. The Stretch system".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
217 mm (Length), 167 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
