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Slide - CSIRAC Computer, Trevor Pearcey, 1980-1992
Reg. No: MM 068470
- Summary:
- The CSIRAC computer on display at Caulfield Institute of Technology [later Chisholm Institute of Technology in 1982 and Monash University Caulfield Campus in 1990] where Trevor Pearcey, who pioneered computing in Australia and designed CSIRAC, held a variety of academic positions in computing. CSIRAC was on display here from 1980 until 1992. The image shows a close-up view of the modified electric typewriter.
CSIRAC, originally known as CSIR Mark 1, was built by the Commonwealth Council for Scientific and Industrial Research [CSIR], Sydney, in 1949 and was the fourth computer in the world. It was later transferred to the University of Melbourne. Designed by Trevor Pearcey and engineered by Maston Beard, CSIRAC completed more than 1000 projects by the time it was turned off in 1964. It is currently housed at Museum Victoria.
This is one of a set of 35mm slides showing computers, computer components, computer structure diagrams and computer programmimg instructions, probably used as aids in teaching computing subjects. The diagrams and instructions relate to several pioneer models and systems of stored program computers dating back as far as the 1950s and including CSIRAC, Cirrus, Atlas, IBM System/360, CDC 6600 System, and Illiac IV. - Description:
- 35mm colour slide
- Description Of Content:
- The CSIRAC Computer on display at Caulfield Institute of Technology.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Steve & Connie Kormas, 2001
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 50 mm (Width), 50 mm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | computers, computer engineering, computer programming, computer software, computing |
| Themes this item is part of: | Information & Communication Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection, CSIRAC Collection, Trevor Pearcey, Computer Engineer & CSIRAC Specialist (1919-1998), Trevor Pearcey, 1919 - 1998: a brief biography, Trevor Pearcey & the First Australian Computer: A Lost Opportunity?, Trevor Pearcey & the First Australian Computer: A Lost Opportunity? |
| Primary Classification: | COMPUTING & CALCULATING |
| Secondary Classification: | Digital Computing |
| Tertiary Classification: | mainframes |
| Format: | Slide: Colour; 35 mm |
| Creator: | Dr Trevor Pearcey, Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia, 1980-1992 |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Information & Communication Collection
- Public Life & Institutions Collection
- CSIRAC Collection
- Trevor Pearcey, Computer Engineer & CSIRAC Specialist (1919-1998)
- Trevor Pearcey, 1919 - 1998: a brief biography
- Trevor Pearcey & the First Australian Computer: A Lost Opportunity?
- Trevor Pearcey & the First Australian Computer: A Lost Opportunity?
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