The descriptions are from the inventory of the paper tapes taken when they were donated to the Royal Scottish Museum. We do realise that several tapes erroneously say "written at Edinburgh University". The museum was not aware when we gave them the tapes that we did not originate them all locally. It should be obvious which are DEC-supplied tapes and which were local programs.


Edinburgh University PDP-8 Manuals & Programmes at National Museums of Scotland

 

              T.2003.38.4

Seven manuals on programme system function sub routines, for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.5

Manual on "main decs", for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.6

Symbolic editor manual, for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.7

Introduction manual, for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.8

PAL3 manual, for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.9

User handbook for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.10

Utility handbook for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.11

Maintenance manual for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.12

Macro 8 programming manual for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.13

IBM field engineering maintenance manual for tape control 2803, for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.14

IBM system reference library for COBOL, in three parts, for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.15

Booklet containing instructions for push buttons, for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.16

Command summary booklet, for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.17

PDP8 content editor mark 4 booklet, for use with PDP8 computer, by A. Freeman, Edinburgh University, 1968

              T.2003.38.18

Booklet of detailed operating instructions for PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.19

PDP8 digital 84 U RIM booklet for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.20

PDP8 focal command summary booklet for use with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.21.1

PDP8 computer display drawing, X deflection.

              T.2003.38.21.2

PDP8 computer display drawing, Y deflection.

              T.2003.38.21.3

PDP8 computer display drawing, option BOA BOD

              T.2003.38.22.1

Foster card reader interface installation copy sheet 1 associated with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.22.2

Foster card reader interface installation copy sheet 2 associated with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.23

Drawing of a high speed reader, associated with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.24

Display drawing of a utilization module list, associated with PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.25

Auto code book for the PDP8 computer, by B.S. Read, University of Edinburgh, 1968

              T.2003.38.26

Master drawings for the PDP8 computer

              T.2003.38.27.1

Illegible paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.27.10

Main Dec 8012B Instruction Master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.27.11

Main Dec 8012A Instruction Master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.27.12

Main Dec 8012A Instruction Master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.27.2

Pretty Patterns paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 – 1975

              T.2003.38.27.3

Octal Dump to TTY paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

SA = 7400

First loc to switches; press start; end address to switches; press continue.

              T.2003.38.27.4

Sentence 1A paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.27.5

Binary Punch Rountine Master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

SA 7465

              T.2003.38.27.6

PAL assembler bin paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.27.7

DDT SA 5400 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.27.8

St Louis Sickle paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.27.9

Drivers Bin 4 Bit Params paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.1

Fortran Compiler paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.10

PAL 3 instructions for BAR BAB, paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.11

ODT 2 SA=700 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.12

DEC 5-8-M-BIN type 34 display test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.13

Main DEC-08-D208A-PB GDI card reader test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.14

Lindsays Ping Pong paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.2

Fortran operating system master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.3

FLPT package 1 master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.4

FLPT package 4 master, two paper tape programs for the PDP8 computer, by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.5

SA 0200 calculator master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.6

Symbolic tape editor paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.7

PAL 3 extended symbols master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.8

PAL 3 master paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.28.9

Master tape duplicator paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.29

White card box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.29.1

Main Dec 801-1 Instruction Test part 1 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 – 1975

RIM format

              T.2003.38.29.2

Main Dec 801-1 Instruction Test part 2 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.30

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.30.1

Copy Edit 4 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.30.2

Copy Edit 4 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

30.1 and 30.2 are parts of a broken tape

scan of join also taken

              T.2003.38.31

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.31.1

Edinburgh Compatible Context Editor SA2000 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.31.2

Edinburgh Compatible Context Editor 8200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

Didn’t read this tape, as it has a tear in it.

              T.2003.38.31.3

Edinburgh Compatible Context Editor SWO+SWI paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.32

Box containing Symbolic Editor paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

DEC (manufacturer’s) editor.

SA 176

              T.2003.38.33

Box containing PDP8 CCV 3.2 PAL paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.34

Box containing Trac 8 SA *200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.35

Box containing PDP8 binary auto code compiler paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.36

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

Box has B.R. which we assume are the initials of Brian Read.

              T.2003.38.36.1

PDP8 Auto code operating system paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.36.2

PDP8 fast compiler paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.37

Box containing reaction timer source paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.38

Box containing Noughts and Crosses SA *200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

Tape is in two parts; two files plus scan of broken section.

              T.2003.38.39

Box containing Billiards PDP8 object paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.40

Box containing Billiards PDP8 display paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.41

Box containing Morse Coder SA *100 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.42

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.42.1

RTTY converter filter paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

(Tape is mislabeled as 41.1)

              T.2003.38.42.2

RTTY converter tables paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.43

Box containing NIM playing programme teletype on line paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

Put teletype on line

SA 200

Three files

Terminate numbers with space

              T.2003.38.44

Box containing CCV3 Binary PDP8 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.45

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.45.1

Skimp trans SA 200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.45.2

Skimp trans SA 200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

45.1 and 45.2 are copies of the same thing

              T.2003.38.46

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.46.1

8 Hole copy programme SA 200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.46.2

8 Track copy programme SA 200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

46.1 and 46.2 look like copies of the same thing

              T.2003.38.47

Box containing PDP8 L.I.S.P. binary paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

SA 3000

Restart 3001

              T.2003.38.48

Box containing (Matchstick man) Jumping Man CRT *200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.49

Box containing binary tempo changes paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.50

Box containing Instruction Test 801-1 R.I.M. paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.51

Box containing Bugs Mark I: A Random Walk paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.52

Box containing Compass Binary paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.53

Box containing Matchstick Men Display Ponits paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.54

Box containing PDP8 Music Compiler PAL 3 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.55

Box containing Jam Rum paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.56

Box containing Music Compiler: Italian Concerto paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.57

Box containing Eleven Four paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.58

Box containing Three Latin American Impressions paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.59

Box containing Three Latin American Impressions El Buro Pequerno paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.60

Box containing Mozart 1-4 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.61

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.61.1

Music Compiler 2 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.61.2

Spare copy of Music Compiler 2 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.62

Box containing Duet on Push Buttons paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.63

Box containing Flight of the Bumblebee paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.64

Box containing Arabian Song - Voice on Button paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.65

Box containing Mendelsohn's Wedding March paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.66

Box containing Beaticita Mexicana for Chord Compiler paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.67

Box containing La Danza paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.68

Box containing La Chica paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.69

Box containing Bach: Italian Concerto 1st Movement paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.70

Box containing Raggy Waltz paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.71

Box containing Beethoven OP130 Alla Danza Tedesca paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.72

Box containing Mozart 1 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.73

Box containing PAL 3 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.74

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.74.1

Main Dec 803 BIN Address Test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.74.2

Main Dec 802 R.I.M. Checker Board High paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.74.3

Main Dec 802 BIN Checker Board Low paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.74.4

Dec-5-48-M-BIN Type 34 Display Test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.75

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.75.1

Main Dec 812 R.I.M. T.T.Y. Punch Test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.75.2

Main Dec 810 BIN T.T.Y. Reader Test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.75.3

Main Dec 817 R.I.M. High Speed Punch Test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.75.4

Main Dec 811 R.I.M. High Speed Reader Test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.75.5

814 BIN Teleprinter Test paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.76

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.76.1

Simple Device Transfer paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.76.2

PDP8 Auto Code Operating System paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.76.3

Unidentified SA 200 paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.77

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.77.1

Binary Loader paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.77.2

Unidentified paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.78

Box containing paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.78.1

Unidentified paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.78.2

Unidentified paper tape program written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975

              T.2003.38.79

Empty box for Display Points Version 2 paper tape programs written by the University of Edinburgh Department of Computer Science for the PDP8 computer, Edinburgh, 1965 - 1975