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Title
Watchman's clock
Creator
SImplex Time Recorder Co
Date Created and/or Issued
1965-1967
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Watchman's time recorder, Model WC 50, in leather case with carrying strap. Used by the City of San Jose at Alum Rock Park. The watchman would have a number of stations to check, where there would be a numbered key. He or she would turn the key in the clock, which would record the time he was at the station, ensuring that the guard kept to regular rounds.
Type
image
Identifier
26CE4859-738B-430C-9489-553921484009
1998-1x-258
Subject
Time clocks
Guards
Security systems
Alum Rock Park (San Jose, Calif.)

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