Library of Congress Punch Card

Description:

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a time of rapid change in processes for cataloging and circulating books at the U.S. Library of Congress. Computers were introduced for preparing cataloging records for libraries across the nation, and for tracking and distributing books sent out on interlibrary loan.This is one card used in the process. It relates to a volume entitled Western Electric Co Info Care 1A Audiometer that had call number RF151 W21. It was checked out on 12-12-72 to borrower OS500. A mark on the bottom edge of the card reads: HP/ECC-1294-0.

Date Made: 1972

Maker: Library of Congress

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: District of Columbia, Washington

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2002.3058.04Nonaccession Number: 2002.3058Catalog Number: 2002.3058.04

Object Name: Punch Card

Measurements: overall: .1 cm x 18.8 cm x 8.3 cm; 1/32 in x 7 13/32 in x 3 9/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-ce08-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1029966

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