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The Ferranti Archive

Archival material relating to the employment of Alan Bardsley at Ferranti

Computer Department Catalogues

Digital Computer MK.I. Machine Organisation

Technical Booklet for 'The Ferranti Battery Two 1931 Model' Radio

3 boxes, 10 volumes and 1 envelope

Miscellaneous collection of computing papers

3 files, 8 photographs, 3 newspapers, 3 booklets 9 items, 2 pages.

Collection of Ferranti International Mitchell Hydraulics Division

14 items

Photographs of Ferranti products

6 boxes

Collection of papers relating to the development of the Ferranti oscillogyro

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 boxes

Technical Manuals and Publications for the Ferranti Argus Series of Computers

0.04 linear metres

Quotations for Supplying Electrical Cable and Meters

0.02 linear metres

Training Manuals and Logic Sheets for the Argus Computer

6 items

Publications relating to the Ferranti Pegasus Computer

10 linear metres

Ferranti Family and Business Papers

1 box containing 4 items

Publications - Ferranti Electricity Meter Catalogues and Maps

1 file containing 5 items

Report on MicroNor II Integrated Circuits and Articles on Transistors

4 files

Research Papers of H V Botley into Microwaves and Klystron Testing

4 folders plus photographs

Papers and Photographs from a Ferranti Engineer

16 items

Records of the High Voltage Test Department at Ferranti

7 items

Papers relating to the Employment of E H Lomas at Ferranti Plc

2 Items

Pegasus Programming Manuals

2 items

Brochures relating to Ferranti Cathode Ray Tubes and Display Equipment

0.6 linear metres

Documents relating to the Ferranti Argus 400 computer

0.2 linear metres

Manuals for the Argus 200 computer

0.06 linear metres

Manuals, Brochures and Photographic Images Relating to the Ferranti Atlas and Mercury Computers

3 linear metres

Greater Manchester County Fire Service Computer Assisted Mobilising System

4 items

Collection of Ferranti International Ordinary Share Certificates

0.05 linear metres

Manuals and Papers relating to Ferranti Computers

3 boxes containing 4 lever arch files and 1 bundle

Brochures and Newsletters for Ferranti Computers, Ferranti-Syseca and Ferranti-Thomson Sonar Systems

1 box

Papers of Roy Bradbury, Electrical Engineer

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

9 items

Collection of Leaflets for Domestic Appliances

6 boxes

Collection of Deeds of Conveyance for Union Iron Works, West Gorton

Glass plate negatives of LM & S Chemical labs and technical literature

Glass plate negatives of LM & S Chemical labs and technical literature

3 items

Advance 86 User Guide

3 boxes containing 61 items

Archive of Eric George Lofthouse

Issue 1 of the programming manual published by the company in September 1955 (List CS.50)

Ferranti Pegasus Computer Programming Manual

215

A report on the application of Orion to the ordinary branch procedures of the Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd.

1 item

Folder of reports

Publication reference AELB383. Final Report for contract KM/3C/2371/CB21D.

Oscillogyro by D W Alford

The reprint is of the paper given by R Whalley and D W Alford.

Ferranti reprint of an AGARD conference paper

6 items

Other reports and conference proceedings relating to the oscillogyro

2 copies

A Plan of Further Development for the Oscillogyro

Publication reference AELB261.

The Oscillogyro, A Proposal for a Programme of Further Development

3 items

Reference papers relating to the First Working Oscillogyro or Research Gyro developed by J W Barnes

Publication reference AELB184.

The Oscillogyro in a Servo System by C A Cooper

The volume contains dated entries for calculations and design considerations using calculus, geometry, algebra and circuit diagrams to record the development of the Experimental Oscillogyro, along with test results and notes from progress meetings.

Experimental Oscillogyro Development and Design Notes and Calculations Book 1