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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph dated March 15, 1962 shows computer specialists Hy Kolkowitz, left, and Gordon Kelson at work on an IBM model 1620 computer. Kolkowitz opened up the ComputerMat located at 14827 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. The article partially reads, "'This is an IBM model 1620, general purpose digital computer. It can perform 32 different functions and has arithmetic and logical abilities. It can test quantities and make decisions...The main idea with ComputerMat is for our customers to run data through the computer themselves, but we're always glad to help them,' said Kolkowitz." Photograph caption dated March 15, 1962.
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ComputerMat (Los Angeles, Calif.) Electronic data processing--California--Los Angeles Data processing service centers--California--Los Angeles Electronic data processing consultants--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Computers--California--Los Angeles IBM computers IBM 1620 (Computer) Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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