What for: OSX 10.1.2 Software restore disks

Trying to catalogue and sort my Mac software disks. Came across SX 10.1.2 Software restore disks [6 of them] and I can't recall what they do or are for? When would a person need them?
I have old Macs in my home that I keep around for sentimental reasons. The oldest being an SE30! So I keep old software too for the iMac Bondi, lamp shade iMac, etc.

Ethel, welcome,....
Using Restore Discs with Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.3
Joe
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