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Important Facts About pH for Water & Sewage Operators
Box 18, Folder 30- 1950s
This advertisement highlights uses for Models R, H, and M pH meters in the water and wastewater treatment industry.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California…
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Proposed Construction for Oxygen Indicator Model C
Box 19, Folder 8- Circa 1944
The device depicted is likely one of the models constructed for the National Defense Research Committee.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers…
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Beckman Introduces a Heavy Duty DMM Portable That Can Really Take It
Box 58, Folder 69- 1981-May-05
The press release describes the HD-100 portable digital multimeter.
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Letter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Nov-14
In this handwritten letter, Prentiss discusses reports on the oxygen meter contracts and the possibility of working for Phillips Petroleum, despite his lack of enthusiasm for relocating to Oklahoma.
Developed from a…
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Now--New Beckman pH Electrodes
Box 18, Folder 30- 1950s
The advertisement touts the features of Beckman glass electrodes and the company's position in the instrumentation field.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the…
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Letter from S. S. Prentiss to Reuben Wood
Box 19, Folder 8- 1944-Dec-27
The letter outlines the Navy's requirements for the Pauling oxygen meter. The spelling of the recipient's name is likely a mistake, as letters written by Wood himself spell his first name "Reuben."
Developed from a…
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Letter from Julius Kauffman to S. S. Prentiss
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Aug-30
Summarizing a report of the Army Medical Center's trial of the Pauling oxygen meter, Julius Kauffman noted that the device was accurate but "rather fragile."
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the…
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How "Progressive" Is Your School?
Box 1, Folder 3- 1954
The booklet was sent to Arnold Beckman in response to his speech about public education. It contains a checklist and questions you can use to determine if your child's school is socialist or otherwise influenced by…
- Author Jones, Kitty
- Publisher America's Future (Organization)
- Subject Education, Elementary, Progressive education, Propaganda, Anti-communist, Education
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Beckman Syphilis Screening Test is Rapid, Reliable
Box 58, Folder 69- 1981-May-21
The press release discusses the Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Card Test for the detection of syphilis.
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Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to S. S. Prentiss
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Jan-23
In this letter, Beckman discusses the testing and production of various models of the Pauling oxygen meter. Model F is discussed in the most detail, but Models P, G, and a damaged aircraft Model L are also mentioned.
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Letter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Feb-28
The letter discusses the various parties interested in testing Pauling oxygen meters and the possibility of meeting in Washington or Philadelphia.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology…
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Letter from J. E. Sullivan to the Coordinator of Research and Development
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Apr-07
The letter sketches the specifications for a partial pressure indicator for use in aircraft, and notes that a prototype has already been constructed. The recipient may be a member of the Navy's Research and Development…
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Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to E. B. Patterson
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Jul-02
Arnold Beckman expresses concern that the secrecy of the oxygen meter project could adversely affect sales in the anticipated post-war markets.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind…
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Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to S. S. Prentiss
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Jul-02
In this letter, Beckman describes the specifications of the aircraft model oxygen meter (the Model L).
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers…
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Letter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Jul-11
The letter discusses testing of the Pauling hospital oxygen meter and concerns about its ruggedness--specifically, its ability to survive being dropped onto a stone floor from a height of three feet.
Developed from a…
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Letter from S. S. Prentiss to Julius Kauffman
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Sep-05
Prentiss responds to Kauffman's assessment of the hospital oxygen analyzer, with emphasis upon the question of its ruggedness.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman…
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Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to S. S. Prentiss
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Sep-20
Arnold Beckman notes that he has been busy after the "termination of the war" and discusses bugs in the Model E and complaints about the ruggedness of the oxygen meter.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during…
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Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to S. S. Prentiss
Box 19, Folder 8- 1945-Nov-12
Arnold Beckman discusses the status of contract reports, an instrument damaged during shipment, and asks about Spencer Prentiss's post-war plans. He expects to consult with Linus Pauling to decide which instrument to…
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Method of Gene Construction Described
Box 58, Folder 70- 1985-Nov-15
The press release describes Applications Data Sheet DS-671 and the strategy for gene construction outlined therein.
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Beckman Brochure Introduces DNA Synthesizer
Box 58, Folder 70- 1985-Aug-15
The press release notes the availability of a brochure describing the System 1 Plus DNA Synthesizer.
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Beckman Introduces New Test-Tube Size Electrodes
Box 58, Folder 70- 1985-Dec-06
The press release announces the Beckman Futura II Calomel Combination Electrode.
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Beckman Publishes Brochure on Fast Affinity Chromatography
Box 58, Folder 70- 1985-Dec-01
The press release discusses Bulletin 5933, devoted to the Ultraffinity-EP column and the fast affinity chromatography (FAC) technique.
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Beckman Published Information on Software Programs
Box 58, Folder 70- 1985-Dec-01
The press release discusses Bulletin 7995, a brochure about Beckman Data Capture software.
- Author Eastman, Elke
- Subject Spectrometer, Marketing, Software, Spectrophotometer, Nuclear counters, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Brochure Describes New L7-55 Ultracentrifuge
Box 58, Folder 70- 1985-Nov-07
The press release announces a brochure devoted to the Model L7-55 Ultracentrifuge.
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DU Clinical System from Beckman: Low Cost, Accurate, Easy Set Up
Box 58, Folder 70- 1985-Sep-26
The press release discusses a flow cell instrument, the DU Clinical System.
