Post (Hemmi) Versalog 1460 Slide Rule with original brown leather case., 1968

Item — Box: 51

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

Creation: 1968

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Sliderule, Fredrick Post Co. model 1460 Versalog made by Hemmi in Japan, complete with original brown leather case including belt hanger. The date of 1968 is inferred by both the serial number (905120) and the fact that the 'cos' scale is printed in green rather than navy, a change made in 1960. There is no information regarding original owner or donor.