Hollerith Collection

HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American statistician and inventor. Photographed in 1880

Hollerith tabulator which used a punched card memory system. First used in the US census of 1890
530833 Hollerith tabulator which used a punched card memory system. First used in the US census of 1890. Engraving, Paris, 1894; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tabulating machines in the punch room in a Sheffield Factory office, 1963. Artist
Tabulating machines in the punch room in a Sheffield factory office, South Yorkshire, 1963. scene in the offices of the Edgar Allen Steel Company

Hollerith data machine in an office at the Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Herman Hollerith was born in 1860 of German parentage

Hollerith tabulator, 1894
Hollerith tabulator which used a punched card memory system, 1894. First used in the US cenusus of 1890

HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American statistician and inventor. Oil over a photograph, c1890

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Operating the sorting and counting mechanism for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890 devised by Herman Hollerith

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Punched-card counter devised by Herman Hollerith for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Gang-punch devised by Herman Hollerith for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Keypunch for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890 devised by Herman Hollerith

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Sorting and counting mechanism for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890. Devised by Herman Hollerith

HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American inventor. Photographed, c1905, in fur jacket and hat

Counter from a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U. S. Census of 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving
CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. Counter from a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U.S. Census of 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving

Horizontal section of the circuit closing press of a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U. S. Census of 1890
CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. Horizontal section of the circuit closing press of a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U.S. Census of 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving

Patent drawing, 1889, for Herman Holleriths first tabulating machine used in the Eleventh U. S. Census of 1890
CENSUS COUNTING MACHINE. Patent drawing, 1889, for Herman Holleriths first tabulating machine used in the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

Method of arranging circuits for purposes of combining data according to sex and race in a Hollerith census tabulator
CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. Method of arranging circuits for purposes of combining data according to sex and race in a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U.S. Census of 1890

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Hollerith tabulator which used a punched card memory system. First used in the US census of 1890. Engraving, Paris, 1894

CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. The circuit closing press of a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U. S. Census of 1890
CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. The circuit closing press of a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U.S. Census of 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving

CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. The sorting box of a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U. S. Census of 1890
CENSUS TABULATOR, 1890. The sorting box of a Hollerith census tabulator, used in the U.S. Census of 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving

HOLLERITH TABULATOR, 1890. The electric tabulating machine devised by Herman Hollerith for tabulating the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890. Contemporary wood engraving

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Herman Hollerith, an American statistician and inventor, revolutionized the field of data processing with his groundbreaking inventions in the late 19th century. Born in 1860, Hollerith's contributions to statistics and technology continue to shape our modern world. In 1880, a photograph captured a young Herman Hollerith, showcasing his determination and passion for innovation. Little did he know that his work would pave the way for future advancements in tabulating machines. Fast forward to 1894 when Hollerith introduced his revolutionary invention - the Hollerith Tabulator. This machine utilized punched cards as a means of storing and processing data efficiently. It was a game-changer for businesses worldwide, allowing them to streamline their operations and improve accuracy. The impact of Hollerith's inventions extended beyond just offices; they even found their place in factories like Edgar Allen Steel Co. , Sheffield. In 1963, photographs depicted these impressive machines at work within this bustling industrial setting. One can only imagine how these early versions of data machines transformed workplaces during that time period. The intricate mechanisms inside each device tirelessly sorted and counted information with precision - thanks to the genius mind behind it all: Herman Hollerith. His dedication didn't stop there; he also developed keypunch devices that facilitated statistical tabulation during the Eleventh U. S Census in 1890. These innovations allowed for faster analysis while reducing human error significantly. Hollerith's influence on statistical research cannot be overstated; he truly paved the way for future statisticians and inventors alike. His legacy lives on through countless technological advancements we enjoy today. A photograph from around 1905 captures an older Herman Hollerith wearing a fur jacket—a symbol of success earned through years of hard work and ingenuity—reflecting upon his incredible journey as an inventor who forever changed how we process data.