Student Using Early Computer Terminal Connected to Campus Mainframe

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A student operates an early computer terminal connected to the university’s central mainframe system. The monochrome CRT screen displays lines of text or programming code, suggesting use for coursework, research, or data processing. Terminals of this type were commonly linked to time-sharing mainframes, allowing multiple users to access computing resources simultaneously. A rotary telephone sits on the desk nearby, reinforcing the late-1970s to early-1980s setting as campus computing facilities expanded and students increasingly engaged with programming and digital information systems.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0279
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Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Type
Still Image
Format
35mm Slide
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
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168

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