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Portrait of Eugene Garfield
- After 1940 – before 1963
Black and white photograph of Eugene Garfield (1925-2017), a prominent American information scientist and pioneer in the field of scientometrics. He was the founder of the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), a…
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Unidentified man with instrument
- After 1949 – before 1976
A black and white photograph of an unidentified man standing next to an IBM 407 Accounting Machine. Introduced in 1949, the IBM 407 was one of a long line of IBM tabulating machines. The 407 read punched cards, totaled…
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28 items
Chemical Supplies Apparatus Chemicals Books
- After 1930 – before 1950
A catalog of chemical supplies and laboratory apparatus manufactured by the Reading Scientific Company. Contains a number of print illustrations depicting the company's products. The advertised supplies range from…
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2 items
Skein Dyed Yarn
- 1928 – 1968
Four skeins of yarn, connected in bundles of two. Each has been skein dyed with General Aniline & Film Corporation dye, 1% Acid Alizarine Brown RRL-CF and 1% Supralan Grey BRLS-CF. There is a paper label attached to…
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Hand-crank Centrifuge, Babcock Milk Tester
- After 1900 – before 1950
A metal, hand-crank centrifuge with a three-pronged metal base. The base is painted a rusty red color and has been attached to a wooden board for stability. A long metal crank on the side of the base bends at a…
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2 items
Prosthetic arm with hook
- 1900s
A hollow, fiberglass prosthetic arm with attached pincher hooks and a rubber grip. The left hook can be manipulated by the wearer by a lever mechanism. The hooks are not detachable and the elbow joint is missing from…
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Prosthetic arm with strings
- 1900s
A prosthetic arm and detachable hand with wrist and mechanisms that allow the joints to be manually rotated and locked into place. The hand has a wide, hinged, non-jointed thumb with a large surface and a curved pointer…
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8 items
Standing Wheelchair Model
- 1900s
A wooden model of a standing wheelchair with a figure. The model is constructed of three pieces: two sides of the wheelchair, and one figure. The model was built by Morris A. Robbins, M.D. (1916-2004), an orthopedic…
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62 items
Gilbert Glass Blowing Manual
- 1938 – 1954
Manual for introductory level glassblowers, especially middle to high school-aged boys. Includes experiments, projects, and information about glass and glassblowing.
- Publisher A.C. Gilbert Company
- Subject Glass blowing and working, Chemistry sets, A.C. Gilbert Company
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Letter from Fritz Hochwald to Max Bredig, December 22, 1950
- 1950-Dec-22
Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968) writes to Max Bredig (1902-1977) to congratulate Max on his promotion and to send him a check for the money he owed Max in the 1940s.
- Author Hochwald, Fritz G., 1897-1968
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Hochwald, Fritz G., 1897-1968
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Autographes et Documents Historiques
- Circa 1930 – 1985
Cover of an autograph catalog by Alain Brieux (1922-1985), an antique dealer, bookseller, and astrolabe specialist.
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3 items
Beckman Model E Ultracentrifuge Rotor
- 1950s
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…
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Now it's really "Good-bye Weeds"
- 1950s
Color-printed magazine advertisement by the American Cyanamid Company. The image depicts two farmers chatting in a field while a plane flys behind them. The work advertises the product AERO™ Cyanate, Weedkiller which…
- Creator Of Work American Cyanamid Company
- Subject American Cyanamid Company, Pesticides, Weeds, Agriculture, Fertilizers, Agricultural chemistry, Agricultural chemicals, Pfizer Inc.
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2 items
Letter from Robert S. Mulliken to Harrison Shull, 1950
- 1950-Aug-28
Robert Mulliken (1896-1986) writes to Harrison Shull (1923-2003) with notes and corrections to a research problem in quantum chemistry under investigation. Mulliken suggests Shull use the linear combination of atomic…
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Letter from Friedrich Raab to Max Bredig, July 1950
- 1950-Jul-03
Friedrich Raab (1868-1955) thanks Max Bredig (1902-1977) for sending a photograph of his late father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944).
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author Raab, Friedrich
- Subject Raab, Friedrich, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Germany--Karlsruhe
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Letter from Friedrich Raab to Max Bredig, August 1950
- 1950-Aug-02
Friedrich Raab (1868-1955) inquires with Max Bredig (1902-1977) about the death of his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), for a commemorative plaque that will be installed at the Technical University of Karlsruhe.
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author Raab, Friedrich
- Subject Raab, Friedrich, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Germany--Karlsruhe
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Trio of women modeling Nylon stockings
- Circa 1950
Black and white silver gelatin print photograph of three unknown women modeling their nylon stockings.
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71 items
Notes on Water Analysis
- 1950s
Procedures for a series of tests used in water analysis. The experiments include the determination of various minerals and contaminants present in water samples such as nitrite, sulfates, iron, etc. Each contains a list…
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26 items
The Construction and Use of the New Courtauld Atomic Models
- Part of Courtauld Atomic Model Kit
- 1950 – 1955
Instruction manual for the Courtauld Atomic Model Kit.
- Manufacturer Griffin & George Ltd
- Subject Molecules--Models, Chemistry--Study and teaching
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Pine Oil Smells Clean...Cleans Clean
- Part of 1950 Hercules Advertisements
- 1950
Print advertisement for pine oil manufactured by the Hercules Powder Company. The advertisement features a line drawing of a man cleaning with a mop and bucket. The text describes the cleaning properties of pine oil.
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Pine Oil Smells Clean...Cleans Clean
- Part of 1950 Hercules Advertisements
- 1950
Print advertisement for pine oil manufactured by the Hercules Powder Company. The advertisement shows a pair of soapy hands. The accompanying text describes pine oil's "ability to quickly penetrate and remove grime and…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Research, Industrial, Soap, Hercules Incorporated, Pine oil, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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The Right Explosive for Every Pipe-Laying Job
- Part of 1950 Hercules Advertisements
- 1950
Print advertisement for Hercules Powder Company explosives. The advertisement features small black-and-white illustrations of industrial sites. The accompanying text briefly describes several Hercules explosives, such…
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Styled to Spur Sales with Low-Cost Cellulose Acetate
- Part of 1950 Hercules Advertisements
- 1950
Color print advertisement for Celluose Acetate manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use as a base in plastic molding compounds. The advertisement features an illustrated figure of a woman, as well as…
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Magnet in a Major Market
- Advertisement for Hercules Cellulosic Plastics
- Part of 1950 Hercules Advertisements
- 1950
Color print advertisement for Celluose Acetate manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use as a base in plastic molding compounds. The advertisement features a photograph of two children admiring a…
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Permissibles That Give You the Most for Your Dynamite Dollar
- Part of 1950 Hercules Advertisements
- 1950
Color print advertisement for permissible explosives manufactured by Hercules Powder Company. The advertisement shows four lists of permissibles, separated into categories labelled For Rock Work, For Wet Work, For…
