Collection of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computing Projects 1947-1994 1950-1975

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Collection of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computing Projects 1947-1994 1950-1975

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The Collection of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Computing Projects is comprised of technical notes, reports, correspondence and miscellaneous documentation relating to the development of the Whirlwind, TX-0 and T-X2 computers as well as Project MAC (Multiple-Access Computer) at MIT. Included as well are a number of other technical reports relating to computing projects at MIT. The documents span 1947 to 1994.

9 linear feet; 8 boxes

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