Computer History Museum

Redactron Data Secretary word processing system

This Data Secretary is a word processor and typewriter that was used primarily in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a means of storing press contacts for Headley Plachta Rolfe, a book and theatre publicity company in the UK. The Redactron system could facilitate automatic composition and printing of over 300 semi-personalized letters a day.

Redactron Data Secretary word processing system - Image 1
Redactron Data Secretary word processing system - Image 2

Item Details

Date
Circa 1970 (Made)
Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102728582
Other identifying number
206 (SERIAL NUMBER)
Organization
Business Data Products (Manufacturer)
Category
Word Processor
Credit line
Gift of Gwyn Headley
Place of publication
North America/USA
Weight
299 (lb)
Dimension
22 1/2w x 40 3/4h x 21l (in)
57.15w x 103.5h x 53.34l (cm)
Acquisition number
X7189.2014