Title
Harvard University Mark I Paper Tape Punch UnitCatalog Number
102698407Type
Still ImageDescription
Black and white. Harvard University Mark I paper tape punch unit, Unit consists of a table with punching mechanism centered on rear , it is encased in plastic to show its components. On the left of the punch is a keyboard with large cable. Attached to the right of the table is the take-up reel for punched tape. On the table to the left is an opened loose leaf manual. To the left is a huge reel of paper tape. The tape runs through the punch and out to the take-up reel. The Mark I's instructions were sequential on paper tape and the data was on a seperate tape. To the right of the desk is a fire extinguisher.Verso: Harvard University Cruft Laboratory Photographic Dept. 29 Oxford Street Cambridge, Nass, 02138. Negative No. AA336 Date Oct 16,1945. Also verso: Tape for Mk 1 in pencil
Date
1945Identifying Numbers
| Other number | AA336 | Part of Harvard stamp |
Dimensions
overall: 8 1/2 in x 11 inCategory
PhotographCredit
Courtesy of Gwen BellLot Number
X7413.2015