Artifact Details

Title

7614 Card reader control (IBM Stretch)

Catalog Number

102733453

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a vertical metal case containing card reader control components. A North American move ticket is attached to the side of the object. A property identification card (packaged separately) from a GSA auction sale reads GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION - REGION 9 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL SERVICE." The object is labeled as Item No.: 7, Sale No.: 71-79, and Description: Control Card Reader 7614, Quantity: 1, Unit: Each, and Bid Opening Date: 2-5-71. A Power On button is also packaged separately.

Date

ca. 1961

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number 7614 Embossed on a metal plate on the front of the object
Other number X 7614-30003 MI Embossed on a metal plate inside an access door on the bottom front

Dimensions

overall: 58 in x 29 in x 31 in

Category

I/O/punched card device

Credit

Gift of Lowell Wood

Lot Number

X2462.2002