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An Introduction to the UNIVAC File-Computer System

This brochure introduces the UNIVAC File-Computer System. It is printed in manuscript style on thin weight white paper. The front cover shows a black and white photograph of the Univac File-Computer System and the company logo. A circular yellow sticker, with the number 75 handwritten on it, appears at the upper right corner. The back cover shows the logo of Remington Rand, Division of Perry Rand Corporation. Throughout the inside pages, the text altenates with full page diagrams of functions and operations of the 709. Diagram captions include: Building-block versatility; On-line operation, Off-line operation; Multiplexer; High-capacity general storage; High-speed general-purpose storage; Univac file-computer; Production control--new work; Production control--work done. Text headings include: General outline of component units; On-line billing with typewriter input-output; New approaches to production control.

Item Details

Date
1951 (Made)
Type
Document
Catalogue number
102646303
Other identifying number
960 (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
Organization
Sperry Rand Corporation. Univac Data Processing Division (Publisher)
Category
Promotional Material
Credit line
Courtesy of Charles Jortberg
Extent
22 p.
Place of publication
North America/USA
Language
English
Acquisition number
X2381.2002
Subject
Digital Computer: Mainframe, Promotional Materials
Archive collection
Charles A. Jortberg collection
Archive hierarchy
Remington Rand records