Artifact Details Title Whirlwind magnetic tape drive Catalog Number 102733620 Type Physical object Description The object is a Whirlwind 1/2-inch tape drive. Only the front part of the case is still in place. A tag attached to the front of the object reads "Lot 4, Mag Tape, Unit 2." Date 1951 Manufacturer MIT Place Manufactured Waltham, Mass. Identifying Numbers Model number RX-2933A Embossed on a plate on the front Other number 2 Unit number embossed on a plate on the front Serial number 2 Embossed on a plate on the front Serial number 21 Embossed on a plate on the front Dimensions overall: 32 in x 21 1/2 in x 12 in Category Memory & storage/tape