Object Record
Computer Paper Data Tape
| Catalog Number | 12.0008.004 |
| Title | Computer Paper Data Tape |
| History | These long strips of paper were punched and lubricated to store computer data. These paper tapes served as a computer's memory and were used to reboot the computer. These particular tapes hold data from Dr. William A. Hagins' research into the working of the eye using a thermopile in 1966-1967. |
| Description |
.01 Paper data tape WAA 013 mod 16 Jan 67 .02 Paper data tape WA013 21 Nov 1966 .03 Paper data tape WAHO15 5 Dec 1966 GE .04 Paper data tape WAH014 16 Jan 1967 .05 Paper data tape WA H015 mod of 16 Jan 67 .06 Paper data tape REM001 Rev. 8/4/67 .07 Paper data tape blank .08 Canister top .09 Canister bottom .08-09 Steel film canister. The top has raised "Can No. 2349." and a Japanese character. "Thermopile + Retina" is written on the top in black marker. The bottom has a yellow sticker "Kodak Linagraph Orthofilm" etc. although the film has been taken out. .01-07 Paper strip coiled, but with lubricating oil. Holes punched in them. Written on in pencil. |
| Date | 1967 |
| Organizations | NIH; NIDDK (National Institute for Diabetes Digestive and Kidney Disease) |
| Buildings | Building 2 |
| NIH Property # | none |
| Old NIH Property # | none |
| Serial # | none |
| People |
Hagins, William A. Yoshikami, Shuko |