Artifact Details

Title

UNIVAC I magnetic tape

Catalog Number

102674006

Type

Physical object

Description

Object consists of a metal tape on a reel marked UNIVAC in an original box. There is a white label attached to the reel which reads " BATCH # 535-100 RUN: 5499 DATE: 12/9 SERVO #3 TIME: TITLE: Sorted - 5461" There are multiple overlapping round orange and green stickers attached to the reel. There is a rubber keeper wedged between the sides of the reel preventing the tape from unwinding.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Remington Rand Corporation

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Other number 03531 Stamped on both sides of reel.
Other number 535-100 Batch number on label on reel.
Other number S499 Run number on label on reel.
Part number 501259-1 Printed on label on box.
Serial number 236768 Printed on box.

Dimensions

overall: 3/4 in x 8 in x 8 in

Category

Memory/tape