"TOWTMTEWP" Computer, circa 1972
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In 1936, Alan Turing wrote about a theoretical universal computer now referred to as a "Turing Machine." In 1972, Washington University professors Wesley Clark and Bob Arnzen likely made the first physical version of Turing's machine. Clark used the TOWTMTEWP ("The Only Working Turing Machine There Ever Was Probably") as an educational tool, demonstrating basic computer theory for his students.
In 1936, Alan Turing wrote about a theoretical universal computer now referred to as a "Turing Machine." In 1972, Washington University professors Wesley Clark and Bob Arnzen likely made the first physical version of Turing's machine. Clark used the TOWTMTEWP ("The Only Working Turing Machine There Ever Was Probably") as an educational tool, demonstrating basic computer theory for his students.
Artifact
Computer
Date Made
circa 1972
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.100.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Wesley A. Clark.
Material
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in (Reader head)
Width: 28.125 in (Reader head)
Length: 6 in (Reader head)
Height: 1.5 in (Programming board)
Width: 8 in (Programming board)
Length: 16 in (Programming board)
Height: 2 in (Control box)
Width: 6.125 in (Control box)
Length: 7.5 in (Control box)
Height: 1.5 in (Power source)
Width: 3.875 in (Power source)
Length: 5.25 in (Power source)
Height: .688 in (Display cell)
Width: 3.875 in (Display cell)
Length: 2.625 in (Display cell)
Height: 6 in (Bag of extra parts)
Width: 4 in (Bag of extra parts)
Height: 2 in (Ribbon cable)
Width: 9.25 in (Ribbon cable)
Height: 1.563 in (Ribbon cable)
Width: 8 in (Ribbon cable)
Height: 2 in (Box of spare parts)
Width: 7 in (Box of spare parts)
Length: 9 in (Box of spare parts)
Height: 6 in (Case)
Width: 35 in (Case)
Length: 8 in (Case)
Inscriptions
on side of power source: S/N 8911920 / TWINFLY / P1-60-5 / INPUT: 110-240V AC 2A / 50/60 Hz / OUTPUT: +5V 12A / MADE IN TAIWAN.
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