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Documentation, Communication Instructions Operating Signals

Documentation, Communication Instructions Operating Signals

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Description
A black binder containing Communication Instructions Operating Signals. From the book, "The purpose of this publication is to list operating signals and provide instructions for their use." A table of contents is included.
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.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
documentation
date made
1964-07
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 9/16 in x 9 7/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 29.36875 cm x 25.0825 cm x 4.1275 cm
ID Number
2015.3091.04
catalog number
2015.3091.04
nonaccession number
2015.3091
Credit Line
Gift of Data System Analytics Inc.
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National Museum of American History
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