General Electric Computer Department
Maker
Unknown
Date10/24/1957
MediumBlack and white photograph - Emulsion on paper
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (12.1 x 8.9 cm); Small
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number1999.14.514
DescriptionA photograph of the General Electric Computer Department.Caption from the Tempe 150th Anniversary exhibit:
General Electric created the Arizona State Computer Center on campus in 1957, making ASU a leader in technology. The machine pictured is likely “George,” an IBM 704 supercomputer.
Status
Not on view
1997 - 2005
