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Computer Department Catalogues

Computer Department Catalogues

The Ferranti Archive

The Ferranti Archive

Digital Computer MK.I. Machine Organisation

Digital Computer MK.I. Machine Organisation

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

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

Archival material relating to the employment of Alan Bardsley at Ferranti

Archival material relating to the employment of Alan Bardsley at Ferranti

Ferranti company seal

Ferranti company seal

circa 1987-1993
Ferranti company seal for Ferranti Business Communications Ltd

Ferranti company seal for Ferranti Business Communications Ltd

circa 1987-1993
Ferranti company seal for Ferranti Computer Systems Ltd

Ferranti company seal for Ferranti Computer Systems Ltd

circa 1987-1993
Ferranti company seal

Ferranti company seal

circa 1987-1993
Ferranti company seal

Ferranti company seal

circa 1987-1993
14 items

Photographs of Ferranti products

1 file containing 6 items

Items relating to Ferranti Pegasus computer and Type TR5 High Speed Tape Reader

Photograph of celebrations in the Fuze Department at the Ferranti Moston factory following the end of the Second World War, 1945.

Victory Celebrations, Moston Factory 1945

0.04 linear metres

Quotations for Supplying Electrical Cable and Meters

0.02 linear metres

Training Manuals and Logic Sheets for the Argus Computer

3 boxes

Technical Manuals and Publications for the Ferranti Argus Series of Computers

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

9 boxes

Collection of Ferranti Ltd Business Records

1 item

Folder of reports

6 boxes

Collection of papers relating to the development of the Ferranti oscillogyro

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

Oscillogyro by D W Alford

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

Publication reference AELB184.

The Oscillogyro in a Servo System by C A Cooper

3 items

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

4 items

Manilla wallet relating to the relative merits of the single degree of freedom oscillogyro as compared with the two-axis dynamically tuned Hooke's Joint variant

The volume contains tables of test results, evaluation notes, calculations using calculus, trigonometry and algebra, schematic diagrams, development hypotheses, notes on test results and design notes to record possible alternative electromagnetic pick-off and torquer systems for the oscillogyro.

Electromagnetic Pick-Off and Torquer Systems for Oscillogyro Book 1

1 volume, 3 files

Other related documents to the Oscillogyro Development

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

The volume contains dated entries for research notes, schematic diagrams, graphs, calculations using calculus, trigonometry and algebra, circuit diagrams and notes from questions asked by colleagues to record the development of the Prototype Oscillogyro. D W Alford notes that Brian Thrussell took over responsibility for the development of the oscillograph from 1 March 1969, with D W Alford providing support on request as a consultant.

Prototype Oscillogyro Design Notes and Calculations Book 2

3 volumes, 2 files

Papers relating to the Ferranti Private Venture Research and the first working oscillogyro

The front of the volume contains dated entries for calculations and design considerations using calculus, geometry, algebra and circuit diagrams to record the development of the Research Oscillogyro. The back of the volume contains dated entries for test results.

Pre-Experimental Oscillogyro Development Notes and Calculations Book 2

The final report on the development of the oscillogyro and the FA4 Accelerometer by Ferranti Defence Systems Ltd for the British Advanced Inertial Navigation system, developed under contract K16C/191, Ref ISD/T1/19.

Ferranti Defence Systems Ltd BAIN Report Book 4

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

Ferranti reprint of an AGARD conference paper

60 Items

Papers relating to Ferranti Computer Systems Division

Amended Rule Book 1965 for the 'FERRANTI (Wythenshawe) RECREATION CLUB' belonging to J.B. Schumm. Red cover with 'Premium Bond No. 42' and 'Senior Staff' written on inside front cover.

'Ferranti (Wythenshawe) Recreation Club' rules

Argus 700 Equipment (2) Training Manual, Training No. 27. Issue 1 - May, 1976. Sheets are typed and loose.

Manual - 'Argus 700 Equipment (2)'

Cards for the thirty-sixth, thirty-seventh and thirty-eighth Ferranti Staff Dinner. Includes Menu and Programme of events. Card for 1959 includes a seating card for 'Mr J.B. Schumm'.

Ferranti Staff Dinner cards

File containing miscellaneous documents relating to Torness Power Station. Documents include: power station information brochures; Ferranti programme for a visit by South of Scotland Electricity Board and National Nuclear Corporate Ltd; Friends of the Earth leaflet about Chernobyl; copies of newspaper articles; Design Report for Torness PS unit and station alarm systems; contractor instructions; mix of a variety of handwritten and typed internal memoranda and external correspondence; progress records for the project; testing records and technical drawings.

Documents relating to Torness Power Station

Working documents of James Barry Schumm produced in the closing stages of the Torness Power Station group of contracts. It includes a mix of handwritten and printed documents comprising: internal memos, design information bulletins, document appraisal responses, correspondence between Ferranti and CEGB, goods notes, draft meeting notes, monthly reports and design changes to the build schedule. The file was removed from a Ferranti branded lever arch file which also contained the items catalogued as 2023-585/1/1/1.

File relating to the closing stages of Torness Power Station group of contracts

Argus 700 System Reference Manual, Ferranti reference WP30/473. Manual is typed and the 'Associated Publications' page has been annotated in pencil. Sheets are loose with holes suggesting they were originally spiral bound.

Manual - 'D78000 Argus 700 System Reference Manual'

Typed publication issued by Ferranti Limited titled 'Contract Administration', Issue 2. Publication is divided into three sections: 'Introduction'; 'Cost implications of some contractual claims' and 'Case Studies'.

Publication - 'Contract Administration'