Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2008.16.01
- Made by: Original-Odhner, Sweden
- Model: unknown
- Serial Number: unknown (see commentary)
- Date Made: circa 1939 to 1980.
- Approximate size: including the calculator and handles: 32 cm (l), 18 cm (w, 13 cm (h).
- Accessories: a wooden clamshell case, a vinyl cover and a manual: 21.5 cm. (h), 11.5 cm. (w), 2mm. (thick).
- Condition: good
Commentary:
On a metal strip on the back of the calculator are the words: “ORIGINAL-ODHNER” On the bottom is stamped: “227-828632 MADE IN SWEDEN.” The number 227-828632 may be the serial number.
Murray Ingalls ALS purchased this calculator in the early 1960’s and used it until 1973 for land survey work in with the Alberta Department of Highways in the Peace River area and later in the Hanna area.
Source of Object: Donated by Murray Ingalls ALS
Notes: The Society has one other Odhner calculator in its collection:
ALSA 206.18.01 donated by J.A. Hall ALS.. The Alberta Land Surveyors Association also has .ALSA 2006.17.01, donated by Ted Rippon ALS..
References: Visit the article Too Cumbersome for the Field – Mechanical Calculators for additional information.
Description by: Ed Titanich, September 27, 2024 and Gordon Olsson, October 29, 2025..