Computer Center, circa 1968

This image shows a student working at a RCA microcomputer at the Computer Center at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1960s or early 1970s. RCA was one of the eight major computer companies until it abandoned computer development in 1971. Its Spectra-70 system was purchased by Sperry UNIVAC Corporation, ensuring compatibility with other UNIVAC systems used by Appalachian State. By 1981, the University had an Academic Users Room set up in Whitener Hall, offering 16 terminals, two slow speed printers, and six keypunches.

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General Picture Files, Box 2, Computer Center, C14.2.1.2.

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Appalachian State University. Information Technology Services

Administration Building Annex (1932)

1960-1969. 1970-1979

Series 6 -- Colleges, Departments, Offices, and Centers

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The Appalachian State University Historical Photographs Digitization Project is supported with federal Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) funds made possible through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources through the North Carolina ECHO, 'Exploring Cultural Heritage Online' Digitization Grant Program.

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