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    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) Less...
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    Rice University
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    https://hdl.handle.net/1911/77297
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    The copyright holder for this material has granted Rice University permission to share this material online. Permission to examine physical and digital collection items does not imply permission for publication. Fondren Library’s Woodson Research Center / Special Collections has made these materials available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any uses beyond the spirit of Fair Use require permission from owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See http://library.rice.edu/guides/publishing-wrc-materials
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