Documentation, DCS AUTODIN Automatic Digital Message Switch (ADMS) Programmer's Reference Manual

Description:

A white binder containing a xeroxed copy of the DCS [Defense Communications Agency] AUTODIN Automatic Digital Message Switch (ADMS) Programmers Reference Manual (Government Owned).

AUTODIN was the Department of Defense's first computerized message switching system and was implemented in stages in the 1960s. It contained a set of numerous AUTODIN Switching Centers around the world. AUTODIN faciliated the Department of Defense communications needs over the years.

Date Made: 1971-02

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Data System Analytics Inc.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2015.3091.03Catalog Number: 2015.3091.03Nonaccession Number: 2015.3091

Object Name: documentation

Physical Description: paper (overall material)plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11 5/8 in x 10 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in; 29.5275 cm x 26.67 cm x 5.715 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-6c05-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1800456

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