Archive relating to the work of James Barry Schumm and Zena Vakil at Ferranti Ltd in the Computer Systems division, Wythenshawe, 1953-1989. The archive includes documentation for the Argus 100, 300, 400, 500 and 700 models, other Argus computer system documentation, papers relating to military and command control projects, papers relating to Torness and Longannet Power Stations, technical drawings, product information leaflets, papers relating to Ferranti social activities, papers relating to work expenses and a letter sent to Zena Vakil by the Ministry of Aviation, indicating that her role included access to “exceptionally secret information”. Papers relating to Ferranti Computer Systems Division
1 file containing 6 items Items relating to Ferranti Pegasus computer and Type TR5 High Speed Tape Reader
3 files, 8 photographs, 3 newspapers, 3 booklets 9 items, 2 pages. Collection of Ferranti International Mitchell Hydraulics Division
0.06 linear metres Manuals, Brochures and Photographic Images Relating to the Ferranti Atlas and Mercury Computers
3 boxes containing 4 lever arch files and 1 bundle Brochures and Newsletters for Ferranti Computers, Ferranti-Syseca and Ferranti-Thomson Sonar Systems
21 items, consisting of 3 booklets and leaflets, 1 volume, 10 photographic prints and 6 contact sheets, 1 plan Documents Related to Ferranti Computer Systems
Collection of booklets and catalogues produced by gas meter manufacturers including Parkinson Cowan Ltd of Manchester. Collection of Gas Meter Booklets and Catalogues
Glass plate negatives of LM & S Chemical labs and technical literature Glass plate negatives of LM & S Chemical labs and technical literature
215 A report on the application of Orion to the ordinary branch procedures of the Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd.
The reprint is of the paper given by R Whalley and D W Alford. Ferranti reprint of an AGARD conference paper
3 items Reference papers relating to the First Working Oscillogyro or Research Gyro developed by J W Barnes
