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pdf 1935 - Bell Canada How To Operate PBX Popular

Published on 17 November 2014 Modified on 26 March 2025 By Anonymous 1238 downloads

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Bell_Canada_How_to_operate_PBX_1935.pdf

Contributed by John Novack.

pdf 1946 - WECo T2190 Brochure - 52-type Head Tel Set Popular

Published on 11 March 2012 By Anonymous 1411 downloads

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WECo_T2190_1-J-46-2_Brochure_52-Type_Head_Tel_Set_ocr_r.pdf

1946 - WECo T2190 Brochure - 52-type Head Tel Set

New head telephone set, headset. 1-J-46-2. Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. OCR by Clint Gilliland. [Original was archived]

pdf 1947 - WECo T2326 Instruction Bulletin 1133 I1 - No 52-Type Head Tel. Set Popular

Published on 11 March 2012 By Anonymous 1085 downloads

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WECo_T2326_1-B-47-5_Instruc_Bull_1133_i1_No_52-Type_Head_Tel._Set.pdf

1947 - WECo T2326 Instruction Bulletin 1133 I1 - No 52-Type Head Tel. Set

Head telephone Set, headset. 1-B-47-5. Contributed by Steve Cichorsky.

pdf 1951 - Western Electic No 52-Type Head Telephone Set Popular

Published on 11 March 2012 By Anonymous 1201 downloads

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Western_Electic_No_52-Type_Head_Telephone_Set_ocr_r.pdf

1951 - Western Electic No 52-Type Head Telephone Set

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. OCR by Clint Gilliland. [Original was archived]

pdf 1953 - New WE 510-type Telephone Set Popular

Published on 25 October 2019 By Paul F 964 downloads

Download (pdf, 165 KB)

WE_510-type_Tel_Set_1953_ocr_tci.pdf

3p. New set description, use, and wiring diagram. T-2724. Contributed by John Novack. Processed by Paul Fassbender.

pdf 1953 - WE Instruction Bulletin 1133 i3 - 52-type Head Tel Set - Instructions Popular

Published on 25 October 2019 By Paul F 683 downloads

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WE_Inst_Bulletin_1133_i3_1953_52-type_Head_Tel_Set_Instructions_ocr_tci.pdf

1953 - WE Instruction Bulletin 1133 i3 - 52-type Head Tel Set - Instructions

Instructions for adjustment and handling. Head Telephone Set, headset. Issue 3. Contributed by John Novack. Processed by Paul Fassbender.

pdf 1960 - How to Operate the 555 Switchboard - Pactel Popular

Published on 24 March 2022 Modified on 26 March 2025 By Paul F 1439 downloads

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How_to_Operate_the_555_Switchboard_Pactel_1960_ocr_tci.pdf

1960 - How to Operate the 555 Switchboard - Pactel

31 pages. November 1960. Pacific Telephone. OCR and bookmarks by Paul Fassbender.

pdf 1961 - Cord Switchboard Service Manual Non-Multiple Types 550 551 560 Popular

Published on 27 January 2012 By Paul F 3314 downloads

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IB_PBX-75_Jul61_Switchboard_Service_Manual_Non_Multiple_Types_550_551_560_tci_ocr.pdf

1961 - Cord Switchboard Service Manual Non-Multiple Types 550 551 560

11MB. July 1961, Illinois Bell, IBT, PBX 75. Photos of switchboard.

Contents (TOC)

How to Help Your Extension Users 1
Private Switchboard Services 3
To Private Switchboard Operators 5
Out of Town Calls 10
Description of the Switchboard 15
Method of Operation 16
- Incoming Calls 17
- Calls from Extensions 21
- Handling Established Connections 24
- Night Connections 26
- Conference Calls 26

Suggested Phrases
The Courteous Way...

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. OCR / Size reduction by Clint Gilliland.

pdf 1961 - Cord Switchboard Service Manual Non-Multiple Types 550 551 560 IBT [LARGE FILE] Popular

Published on 06 August 2011 Modified on 26 March 2025 By Anonymous 1644 downloads

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Cord_Switchboard_Service_Manual_NonMultiple_Types_550_551_560_IBT.pdf

1961 - Cord Switchboard Service Manual Non-Multiple Types 550 551 560 IBT [LARGE FILE]

36MB. July 1961, Illinois Bell, PBX 75. Photos of switchboard. Contributed by Steve Cichorsky.

pdf 1963 WE - Call Director operation Sep63 Popular

Published on 06 August 2019 By Paul F 1273 downloads

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1963_WE_Call_director_operation_Sep63_ocr_tci.pdf

Contributed by John Novack.

pdf 1965 - How to Use Your Farm Interphone Communications Equipment - Marketing Brochure Popular

Published on 24 February 2023 By Remco E 383 downloads

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How_to_Use_Your_Farm_Interphone_Communications_Equipment_Marketing_Brochure.pdf

1965 - How to Use Your Farm Interphone Communications Equipment - Marketing Brochure

SIB 2414. Scanned by Valerie Flores | From the Collection of the JKL Museum of Telephony

pdf 1969 - How to Operate the Console: 761B Guest Dial PAK Console Popular

Published on 31 August 2019 Modified on 26 March 2025 By Paul F 1106 downloads

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WE_999-200_i2_Jun69_761B_Guest_Dial_PAK_Console_Operating_Instructions_ocr_tci.pdf

1969 - How to Operate the Console: 761B Guest Dial PAK Console

999-200, issue 2, June 1969. Operating Instructions. See "Phone Service for Small Motels - The 761A PBX Switch and 543D Desk Set" in Singing Wires, September 2016. Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. OCR and bookmarks by Paul Fassbender.

pdf 1970 - How To Operate The 507B Cordless Switchboard Popular

Published on 17 November 2014 Modified on 26 March 2025 By Anonymous 1509 downloads

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How_to_operate_the_507B_Cordless_Switchboard_1970.pdf

1970 - How To Operate The 507B Cordless Switchboard

999-200-107, issue 2, October 1970. Contributed by John Novack.

pdf 1980 - Bell System ATC - AutoMatic TelePhone - Manual Popular

Published on 15 January 2019 By Paul F 1129 downloads

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Bell_System_ATC_Automatic_Telephone_manual_Jul80_dk_tci.pdf

1980 - Bell System ATC - AutoMatic TelePhone - Manual

How to use the Bell System branded automatic telephone answering machine made by ATC - American Telecommunications Corporation. July 80. See BSP 514-156-100. Contributed by David Kingston. OCR by Chuck Hensley.

pdf 1983 - American Bell - Telstar Call Control System - Installation Instructions

Published on 26 March 2025 Modified on 26 March 2025 By Paul F 78 downloads

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Am_Bell_Telstar_Call_Control_System_Installation_Instructions_1983_tci.pdf

1983 - American Bell - Telstar Call Control System - Installation Instructions

Contributed by Lou Maffei. Formatted and processed by Paul Fassbender.

pdf 1983 - American Bell - Telstar Call Control System - Owners Manual

Published on 26 March 2025 Modified on 26 March 2025 By Paul F 98 downloads

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Am_Bell_Telstar_Call_Control_System_Owners_Manual_1983_tci.pdf

1983 - American Bell - Telstar Call Control System - Owners Manual

44 pages. CIB 2981. American Bell Consumer Products. Contributed by Lou Maffei. Formatted and processed by Paul Fassbender.

pdf 1984 - ATT 210 Public Credit Card Caller Tel Station - Inst Tstg Maint - Job Aid Popular

Published on 11 March 2012 By Anonymous 1796 downloads

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ATT_210_Public_Credit_Card_Caller_Tel_Station_Inst_Tstg_Maint_1984_Job_Aid_ocr_r.pdf

1984 - ATT 210 Public Credit Card Caller Tel Station - Inst Tstg Maint - Job Aid

Contributed by Steve Cichorsky. OCR by Clint Gilliland. [Original was archived]

pdf 1986 - ATT 1015 Craft Test Set Manual Popular

Published on 23 December 2018 By Paul F 1073 downloads

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ATT_1015_Craft_Test_Set_Manual_1986_tci.pdf

Small format User's Manual for the 1015 Test Set. Contributed by Paul Fassbender.

pdf AT&T 405-683-582 - Craft Access Terminal Manual - in booklet format Popular

Published on 22 April 2020 By Paul F 889 downloads

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405-683-582_ATT_206A2_Craft_Access_Terminal_booklet_format_tci.pdf

AT&T 405-683-582 - Craft Access Terminal Manual - in booklet format

Booklet Format - No OCR - Print dual sided, bind on short edge. Contributed, scanned and formatted by Steph Kerman. Processed by Paul Fassbender.

pdf ATT Craft Access Terminal Manual Popular

Published on 05 May 2019 By Paul F 1167 downloads

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ATT_Craft_Access_Terminal_Manual_tci.pdf

"Bone" Butt set. OCR by Paul Fassbender.

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