Operation Match 1962 First Dating Computer Site Harvard Matchmaking Date P1622

Description: DETAILS: Original pinback button issued by Operation Match, the first computer dating service in the United States. Circa 1965. Operation Match was the first computer dating service in the United States, begun in 1965 by a group of Harvard and Cornell computer students. Users filled out a paper questionnaire that they mailed with a $3.00 fee. The questionnaire was geared to young college students seeking a date, not a marriage partner. Questions included "Do you believe in a God who answers prayer?" and "Is extensive sexual activity in preparation for marriage part of 'growing up?'" The questionnaires were transferred to punched cards. and processed on an IBM 7090 computer at the Avco service bureau in Wilmington, Massachusetts. A week or two later, the user received an IBM 1401 print out in the mail listing the names and telephone numbers of their matches. It was hugely successful at first, with students across campuses in new England using the service. They then attempted to expand nationally. However, shortly afterwards, they found themselves short of capitol and had to cease operations. Even though the venture was not successful, it would soon spawn a number of copycats who eventually would succeed in what has today become known as online-dating. If only the creators of Operation Match knew what they had started and how it would endure for decades after its demise. GUARANTEE: We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our items to be authentic originals issued by the organization stated. They are not later re-issues or reproductions. We forensically examine all of our items prior to listing to make certain they are authentic. LEFT WING POLITICAL GROUPS Circa 1950-1979 Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items with a particular focus on counter culture and progressive left wing materials. We are one of the few retailers in the country that regularly deals in such political groups. We are always adding to our online inventory. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. You will be pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of our staff. Add us to your Favorites list Visit Our eBay Store: Oxxbridge Galleries

Price: 49 USD

Location: Allendale, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-11-21T17:58:56.000Z

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