Artifact Details

Title

Teletype

Catalog Number

102733638

Type

Physical object

Description

This teletype unit is attached to its stand; cannot detach easily and without tools. At front is a standard QWERTY keyboard. Above the keyboard is a plastic cover. To the left of the keyboard are 2 push buttons labeled "BREAK" and "HERE IS." To the right of the keyboard is a control panel. There are 10 buttons, a rotary dial with number "617 734-5648 ex. 30" on it. Below the dial is a row of 6 push buttons. Also to the right of the keyboard is a volume control knob labeled "SPKR VOL" and an unlabeled push button which may be the on/off switch.
Below the keyboard and desktop are several connectors with both male and female connectors, the phone line, and a power cord.

Manufacturer

Teletype Corporation

Place Manufactured

Chicago, Ill.

Identifying Numbers

Model number 35A On a manufacturer's label inside the unit on the right side.
Other number 141451 Handwritten on the inside of the top cover of the unit.
Other number 159 On a plastic label affixed above the rotary dial.
Other number 35A46 Handwritten on the inside of the top cover of the unit.
Other number LAC 300 HJ Handwritten on the inside of the top cover of the unit.
Serial number 100158 On a manufacturer's label inside the unit on the right side.

Dimensions

overall: 38 in x 23 1/4 in x 23 1/2 in

Category

I/O/teleprinter

Credit

Gift of Compaq Computer Corporation

Lot Number

X7422.2015