The earliest keyboard I have now. This is a Univac keyboard with Micro Switch switches from 1968. This is likely from a console of some type as it has a "return" key and the keyboard assembly is embedded in a metal plate that looks like it screws into a bigger console (it is not a stand-alone keyboard). While this does resemble the Univac Uniscope 100, that uses different key switches and is a more compact design. If anyone has heard these, they are very clicky and loud but even so, this still has a clicker.
Here are some pics:
Univac 4118511-01 keyboard from 1968
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Those Micro Switches look amazing!
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Really nice photos! I've never imagined switches so tall before. And those red wires look super delicate. Glad it's in such great condition especially considering it's over 50 years old!
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As requested, an added pic: This is the space bar stabilizer. The square hole is where a key switch protrudes to make contact with one side of the space bar. My other Univac Micro Switch keyboard does not have a space bar arrangement like this.