Folder Publications and Educational Documents (by Date)

Organized by year of publication (if known).

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Folder AT&T Radio Notes

AT&T Radio Notes

by the Operation and Engineering Department. Began around 1946.
Thanks to Terry Michaels for contributing 29 issues to get this section started. More issues are welcome.

Folder BLR

See Chuck Hensley's comprehensive index to articles in the BLR in the folder below.  It can be used to locate articles to research, whether found in the TCI LIbrary or elsewhere.

Chuck has offered to scan a limited number of pages from his collection (at his convenience).  Send requests using the "Contact Us" link in the Menu Bar above.

HINT:  Search for "BLR" followed by a topic keyword to find a series of related articles.  Use alphabetic sort to display them in chronological order.  e.g.  BLR PBX  or  BLR Picturephone.

When posted, complete scanned BLR issues from Sept. 1925 - Dec. 1961 were available here:
  https://worldradiohistory.com/Bell_Laboratories_Record_Issue_Key.htm

Folder BSTJ - Bell System Technical Journal

In addition to individual scans posted here, see the index to the on-line BSTJ Archive ...

   Bell System Technical Journal Index with Links - 1922 - 1983

Documents

pdf 58mar WE P22 Plastics Popular

590 downloads

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58mar_WE_p22_Plastics.pdf

58mar WE P22 Plastics

Contributed by Karl Brose.

pdf 60dec LongLines ATT R Popular

2304 downloads

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60dec_LongLines_ATT_r.pdf

60dec LongLines ATT R

Includes articles on the Morris Electronic CO and cord winding.  OCR by Clint Gilliland.

pdf 43dec Pacific Tel Magazine - Christmas - TCI Ocr Op R Popular

1378 downloads

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43dec_Pacific_Tel_Magazine_-_Christmas_-_TCI_ocr_op_r.pdf

43dec Pacific Tel Magazine - Christmas - TCI Ocr Op R

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky.  OCR by Clint Gilliland.

default Bell System Technical Journal Index with Links - 1922 - 1983 Popular

1275 downloads

This links to a Library page containing a complete text searchable index that provides access to the full run of BSTJ articles from 1922-1983.  It can be accessed more easily from "Browse the Library" on the black menu bar above.

Contributed by Sam Etler with TCI formatting and site integration by Paul Fassbender.

pdf MichBell 1955 - Electricity For The Telephone Man G4opt Popular

1273 downloads

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MichBell_1955_-_Electricity_for_the_Telephone_Man_g4opt.pdf

MichBell 1955 - Electricity For The Telephone Man G4opt

Contributed by Greg Gobel.  OCR by Karl Brose.

pdf Telezonia - Three Wall Charts from the Teachers Guide - 1964 Popular

713 downloads

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Telezonia_Teachers_Guide_1964_Three_Wall_Charts.pdf

Telezonia - Three Wall Charts from the Teachers Guide - 1964

The three wall charts extracted for quick reference from the 1964 Telezonia Teacher's Guide.

pdf Telezonia - Teachers Guide - 1964 Ocr Popular

1032 downloads

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Telezonia_Teachers_Guide_1964_ocr.pdf

Telezonia - Teachers Guide - 1964 Ocr

"A communications and telephone program for lower elementary grades." Emphasis: language arts, social studies and science.  Uses Teletrainer hardware so students can practice telephone skills. "Role-playing with the Teletrainer stimulates interest in the communications unit, develops listening and speaking skills, and provides opportunities for teaching social studies and science." Contributed by John Novack.

pdf BSTR 41004 Oct73 Data Comm Handbook 326-584 Popular

905 downloads

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BSTR_41004_Oct73_Data_Comm_Handbook_326-584.pdf

BSTR 41004 Oct73 Data Comm Handbook 326-584

Bell System Technical Reference.  Data Communications using voiceband private line channels. Info for designers and manufacturers of data terminal equipment and voiceband private line channels offered under interstate Tariff F.C.C. No. 260 and similar intrastate tariffs. Contributed by John Gilbert.

pdf Telephone Book PTT - Avalon, CA - Jul71 Ocr Popular

3471 downloads

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PhoneBook_PTT_Avalon_CA_Jul71_ocr.pdf

Telephone Book PTT - Avalon, CA - Jul71 Ocr

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky.  Ocr by Clint Gilliland.

pdf The Reel Romance Of The Telephone In Movies Popular

764 downloads

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The_Reel_Romance_of_the_Telephone_in_Movies_tci.pdf

The Reel Romance Of The Telephone In Movies

50 pages.  Undated, but certainly before 1955 when C&P of Baltimore City became C&P of Maryland.  Several of the films were made in the late 1920s and can be found on youtube or the AT&T site.  Contributed by John Novack. OCR by Paul Fassbender.

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pdf 20apr Bell Telephone News - Chicago TelCo - Machine Switching Ocr R Popular

2461 downloads

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20apr_Bell_Telephone_News_-_Chicago_TelCo_Machine_Switching_ocr_r.pdf

20apr Bell Telephone News - Chicago TelCo - Machine Switching Ocr R

April 1920. Chicago Telephone Company. Feature article on Machine Switching in the Bell System.  Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. OCR by Clint Gilliland.

pdf 61dec PTM P8 A New Voice On The Farm Interphone Ocr R Popular

887 downloads

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61dec_PTM_p8_A_New_Voice_On_The_Farm_Interphone_ocr_r.pdf

61dec PTM P8 A New Voice On The Farm Interphone Ocr R

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky.  OCR by Clint Gilliland.

pdf 47may - 1947-1950 - 500 Telephone Pre-introduction Planning Memos Ocr Popular

1361 downloads

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500_Telephone_Pre-introduction_Planning_1947-50_ocr_tci.pdf

47may - 1947-1950 - 500 Telephone Pre-introduction Planning Memos Ocr

Several internal memos discussing transmission and zoning implications of the new 500-type sets.  Includes a mention of the 4,000 unit 1949 trial and projected production quantities for the 500B:  50Q2 - 23K, 50Q3 - 49K and 50Q4 - 49K; and for the 401B: 50Q4 - 20K.  Price for a 500B = $14.30.  Also see AB43.910  Contributed by Clint Gilliland.

pdf Fundamentals Of Equipment Engineering EB 2.50 Jan54 Popular

1038 downloads

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Fundamentals_of_Equipment_Engineering_Jan54_tci.pdf

Fundamentals Of Equipment Engineering EB 2.50 Jan54

Contributed by John Novack.

EDUCATIONAL BULLETIN NO. 2.50
FUNDAMENTALS OF EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING - "This bulletin ls issued to describe the fundamental routines and practices employed by the Equipment Engineer. Informat1on contained herein is to be used for training purposes only."

Includes an exhaustive description of "Information and References Used by Equipment Engineers," such as drawing types, keysheets, standard specifications (J-, K-, KS-, and C-), reference books, etc. For example:

KS SPECIFICATION - Specifications issued by the Bell Telephone Laboratories covering engineering requirements manufactured by outside suppliers.

Specifications in the KS-5000 series are issued to cover engineering requirements which must be met by outside suppliers in connection with equipment wh1ch they furnish to the Western Electric Company. These specifications are used by the Merchandise and Manufacturing Departments for ordering, analyzing and editing purposes and by the Inspection Department for checking Purposes.

pdf Bell PUB 41803 Oct72 - Acoustic and Inductive Coupling Ocr R Popular

1325 downloads

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Bell_PUB_41803_Oct72_Acoustic_Inductive Coupling_ocr_r.pdf

Bell PUB 41803 Oct72 - Acoustic and Inductive Coupling Ocr R

Acoustic and Inductive Coupling for Data and Voice Transmission. October 1972.  Shows G- and Trimline handset dimensions.  F-58654 Coupler Test Set.  Contributed by Clint Gilliland. 

pdf C P Call Dec 1935 And Feb 1936 Ocr R Popular

770 downloads

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C_P_Call_Dec_1935_and_Feb_1936_ocr_r.pdf

C P Call Dec 1935 And Feb 1936 Ocr R

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. 

pdf 53sep PTM Those Amazingly Popular Outdoor Payphones Ocr R2 Popular

1008 downloads

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53sep_PTM_Those_Amazingly_Popular_Outdoor_Payphones_ocr_r2.pdf

53sep PTM Those Amazingly Popular Outdoor Payphones Ocr R2

September 1953. Includes photos of booths. Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. 

pdf PTM Sacramento Dial Cut-Over March 2 1941 Ocr R Popular

761 downloads

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PTM_Sacramento_Dial_Cut-Over_March_2_1941_ocr_r.pdf

PTM Sacramento Dial Cut-Over March 2 1941 Ocr R

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. 

pdf PTM San Jose Dial Conversion Project March 29 1946 Ocr R Popular

710 downloads

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PTM_San_Jose_Dial_Conversion_Project_March_29_1946_ocr_r.pdf

PTM San Jose Dial Conversion Project March 29 1946 Ocr R

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. 

pdf PT MP Flash No 610 - 88 Type Quick Connect - Aug77 Popular

755 downloads

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PT_MP_Flash_610_88_type_Quick_Connect.pdf

PT MP Flash No 610 - 88 Type Quick Connect - Aug77

Pacific Telephone Methods & Practices FLASH, 8/15/77. 1977.  Do not use the 88-type wiring system at this time.  Contributed by Jeremy Walters. 

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