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Program for Statewide Conference on Air Pollution Legislation
- 1955-Feb-21
The conference was held in San Francisco, California, and was intended to discuss the need for and form of air pollution legislation and research. Handwritten annotations add Carl Wente to the morning session, estimated…
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8 items
The Air Pollution Foundation and the Los Angeles Smog Problem
- 1955-Jul-06
The paper was presented to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce's Research Committee.
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Memo from Harold W. Wright to Arnold O. Beckman
- Some Indicated Current Actions on the Smog Problem
- 1955-Aug-04
The contents of Wright's memo formed the agenda of a later meeting of the Air Pollution Committee of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
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Agenda for Meeting of the Air Pollution Committee
- 1955-Aug-11
The agenda of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Air Pollution Committee lists several "indicated current actions on the smog problem" and a suggested resolution. The documents includes Arnold O. Beckman's annotations.
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Outline Statement by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on Smog
- 1955-Sep-20
This draft includes extensive comments and edits by Arnold O. Beckman. The text was incorporated into a Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce pamphlet, "An Area-Wide Plan of Action to Eliminate Air Pollution."
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Regulation VII (draft) with Arnold O. Beckman's comments
- 1955
Regulation VII was a proposed ordinance to control air pollution within Los Angeles County, California. This draft includes annotations by Arnold O. Beckman, who at the time was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and…
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Memo from Arnold O. Beckman to Harold W. Wright
- 1955-Jun-07
In this memo to the General Manager of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Beckman summarized the work done to date on Regulation VII.
- Addressee Wright, Harold O.
- Author Beckman, Arnold O.
- Subject Air--Pollution--Law and legislation, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Air--Pollution, Smog
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Corporate Public Relations Program for Beckman Corporation
- 1955-Jun-27
The document lays out the purpose, techniques, and goals of a corporate public relations program.
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FlyDed Sprayer
- Before 1927 – before 1959
Hand sprayer with wooden hand pump and metal canister labeled "FlyDed" in white text with blue outline on bright orange background. Green glass jar attached with metal screw cap at front end of sprayer.
- Subject Pests--Control, Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Institute of Biology Report on Centrifuge Questionnaire
- 1955
The respondents answered questions about the technical capabilities of centrifuges in their institutions, and also offered additional commentary.
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1,…
- Creator Of Work Institute of Biology
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Biological laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Centrifuges
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Institute of Biology Report on pH Meter Questionnaire
- 1955
The questionnaire results identified pH meter features that would broadly appeal to biologists.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who…
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Letter from Alden H. Emery to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1955-Oct-06
In this letter, Emery, as secretary of the American Chemical Society, proposes Arnold Beckman as a nominee for President-Elect of the ACS. Beckman was ultimately not nominated, but his name was proposed again in 1956.
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author Emery, Alden H.
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., American Chemical Society
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Opinion Poll on Air Pollution and Its Control draft with Arnold O. Beckman's comments
- 1955
This survey was distributed at the Statewide Conference on Air Pollution Legislation, held in San Francisco on February 21, 1955. Beckman's comments and changes were incorporated into the final version distributed at…
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Results of Opinion Poll on Air Pollution and Its Control
- 1955-Mar-09
This survey was conducted at the Statewide Conference on Air Pollution Legislation, held in San Francisco on February 21, 1955. The results indicate that (among other things) attendees favored creating new air pollution…
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Portrait of Lee de Forest (1873–1961)
- 1955-Feb-10
Lee de Forest (1873–1961) was an inventor, most notably of Audion vacuum tubes in the early twentieth century. His serial business ventures included work in radio, telegraphy, telephony, broadcasting, and film.
- Photographer Hessler Studio
- Subject De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961, Scientists--Portraits
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Progress Report on glass electrodes
- What is new about L & N electrodes
- 1955-Aug-15
The report concerns the business of electrodes, including legally challenging questions about possible patent infringement.
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Gas Detector Specifications (Beckman Model 150 Mass Spectrometer)
- 1955-Aug-05
Mass spectrometers measure the mass of sample components after ionization.
Walter Donner's work with Beckman Instruments including oversight of the development of medical monitoring equipment for the Apollo, Mercury,…
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Draft of Instructions for Modified OM-1 Beckman Portable Oxygen Meter
- 1950s
This draft document includes extensive annotations; the stylistic and technical changes are reflected in a later version.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’…
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Portrait of Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975)
- 1950s
Portrait of Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975), African American research chemist and pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants.
Percy Lavon Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama on April 11, 1899…
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Chase's Products New Insect Bomb
- After 1927 – before 1972
Chase's brand insecticide aerosol spray can with black and white text on black, white, and yellow label. Round red cap.
- Manufacturer Chase Products Co.
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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4 items
Raid Moth Proofer
- After 1955
Raid brand insecticide aerosol spray can with yellow, white, blue, and black text on white, black, and blue label. Round yellow cap.
- Manufacturer S.C. Johnson & Son
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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4 items
Black Flag House and Garden Insect Spray
- After 1950 – before 1970
Black Flag brand insecticide aerosol spray can with black, green, and white text on yellow, white, and black label with insect and flag graphics. Round white cap.
- Manufacturer Boyle-Midway Inc.
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Shell Tox Aerosol Insecticide
- After 1941 – before 1967
Shell brand insecticide aerosol spray can with red and white text on red, gold, and white label with shell and insect graphic.
- Manufacturer Shell Oil Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Standard Aerosol Insect Killer
- After 1870 – before 1972
Standard brand pesticide spray can with red and blue text on red, white, and blue label. Standard logo. Round red cap.
- Manufacturer Standard Oil Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Raid Moth Proofer
- After 1955
Raid brand insecticide aerosol spray can with yellow (and white outline), white, black, and light blue text on white, black, and light blue background with shield graphic. Round yellow cap.
- Manufacturer S.C. Johnson & Son
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
