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Farmer and Computer

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A farmer observes the processed results of the workings of an early computer or data machine. The machine was used to process and to organize data on a herd of cows for farmers.

Date Created:
January 27, 1960

Publication Information

Date Created
January 27, 1960

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 5866

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129V5
Legacy ID
WHi 6996

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