Portable dictating machine, IBM, Model Executary 224

Description

Accession[2013.0112] Business machines, office equipment and ephemera of the National Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaIdentifierUMA-ITE-2013011200017Scope and ContentThis portable dictating machine used IBM's Magnabelt technology. Belt speed ran at 10 rpm, offering a recording speed of 2 inches per second. The device included an external microphone, charger, battery compartment and leather case. It was used to record dictation in office settings or in-field. In the 1970s, this technology was largely replaced by micro-cassette recorders.
Place of manufacture: United StatesAccess StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest unitUnit2013.0112 Unit 0019

Provenance

CreatorNational Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaRoleProvenance

Dates

Date1960

Description Control

Previous System ID2013.0112.00017

Characteristics

Genre/FormOffice equipment & suppliesDimensions4.6cm(H)x12cm(W)x15.4cm(D)

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Portable dictating machine, IBM, Model Executary 224