R1 computer, gin bottle labeled as "USAEC Bessel Function Generator," Rice University

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Photographer
Roosth, Bob
Date
1970-1971
Abstract
Donated by Rice graduate Bill Harris, class of 1971, friend of the photographer and fellow Rice graduate, Bob Roosth, Will Rice College class of 1971.
Description
A close-up of a Silver Seal distilled dry gin bottle, modified for use as an "USAEC Bessel Function Generator". This was used by the operators of Rice University’s R1 computer. Photograph taken by Bob Roosth. Original resource is a black and white photograph.
Citation
Roosth, Bob (photographer). "R1 computer, gin bottle labeled as "USAEC Bessel Function Generator," Rice University." (1970 and 1971) Rice University: https://hdl.handle.net/1911/77297.
Keyword
Places; Rice University--History; R1 computer (Rice University); Computers--Texas—Houston; Roosth, Bob, (photographer); More... Bessel functions—Computer programs; U.S. Atomic Energy Commission; Gin—Texas—Houston; Liquor bottles—Texas—Houston; Roosth, Bob, (photographer)
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Rice University
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https://hdl.handle.net/1911/77297
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