Reel of Unpunched Paper Tape for Use in Programming the Bendix G-15 Mainframe Computer

Description:

This is an unboxed, unmarked reel of paper tape such as that used in punching programs for the Bendix G-15. The dimensions given are for the width of the paper tape and the diameter of the disc into which it has been wound.

Date Made: ca 1962

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Computers

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Credit Line: Harry D. and Velma R. Huskey

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0435.06Catalog Number: 1988.0435.06Accession Number: 1988.0435

Object Name: Punched Tape

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: average spatial: 1.9 cm x 20.3 cm; 3/4 in x 8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-f852-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1064675

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