Rare spiral-bound proposal document prepared by Raytheon Computer for the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, entitled "Data Collector, Distributor, and Control System: Volume 1, Technical Proposal," 9 x 11.25, November 16, 1964. The main proposal is 57 pages, followed by 50 appendix pages; also bound with the proposal are over 130 pages of Packard Bell Computer booklets and literature, including "An Introduction to PB440 Microprogramming," "The PB440 Fortran Programming System," "PB440 Systems Command Set," "An Introduction to PB440 Peripheral Equipment Microprogramming," and a brochure on "Germanium 200 KC 1 MC, 5 MC Digital Circuit Modules."
The proposal offers a technical discussion of the Raytheon 440 computer, covering its capabilities, peripheral accessories, and standard software packages. The appendix contains an engineering specification sheet for the computer and controller interface on thirteen pages of blueprint paper, a spare parts list, and a training problem set. As a whole, the document presents a fascinating inside look at the capabilities of computers in the early Apollo era. In very good to fine condition, with some light wear and toning to the covers.
