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Beckman Model DK-2A Ratio Recording Spectrophotometer
- Circa 1957
The Beckman DK Spectrophotometer was an enhancement of the DU, which expanded the instrument’s range of into near-infrared. This was accomplished by chemist Wilbur I. Kaye, who began his work on science behind the DK at…
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Berkeley Model 5602-20 Nuclear Scaler
- 1950s
General view of an unidentified woman, presumably a model, holding up component parts of a nuclear scaler produced by the Berkeley Division of Beckman Instruments. A scaler is an electronic instrument used to count…
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Arnold O. Beckman with Jayce Vidler
- 1960
Jayce Vidler (Mrs. Richard Vidler) won a contest among Beckman Instruments employees to create a new slogan for the company's 25th anniversary. Her winning entry was "Instrumental in Your Future."
- Photographer Frey Photos
- Subject Slogans, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Men posing with a Beckman Auto Exhaust Analyzer
- Undated
Four unidentified men flank a Beckman HC/CO tester. This instrument detects pollutants in the exhaust from vehicles with combustion engines.
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and…
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Beckman Instruments Process Control Instrumentation Bus
- Circa 1970
This bus was used for traveling or on location demonstrations and marketing of process control systems and instruments.
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Beckman GC-2 Gas Chromatograph
- Undated
Beckman Instruments entered the gas chromatograph business in 1956 with the acquisition of the successful Watts Manufacturing Company. Later that year, Beckman Instruments produced its first gas chromatograph, the GC-1,…
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Woman assembling a Beckman Immunochemistry Analyzer
- Circa 1977
Beckman Instruments debuted an Immunochemistry Analyzer in 1977 and an Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) in 1980.
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William Birnbaum with a Phonocardiogram System
- Circa 1965
Electronics Engineer William Birnbaum demonstrates a Phonocardiogram System (including at Type 531 Oscilloscope), manufactured by Beckman Instruments. This instrument was used on at least one of the Project Gemini…
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Chuck Kayser with oscilloscope
- Circa 1965
Kayser, a Beckman Instruments project engineer, is holding electroencephalograph electrodes and a signal conditioner. This oscilloscope-based device was used aboard at least one of the Gemini spacecrafts to monitor…
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Robert Gafford with Cardiovascular Reflex Conditioning System
- Circa 1965
Dr. Robert Gafford, a project manager for Beckman Instruments, holds a Cardiovascular Reflex Conditioning System. This instrument was used aboard at least one of the Project Gemini manned spaceflights in 1965-1966 in an…
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Auto Immunochemistry System
- Circa 1980
First produced in 1980, the Beckman Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) is a fully automated system that measures specific protein concentrations in body fluids. It can be used to monitor the presence and concentration of…
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Beckman Radioimmunoassay Kit
- Undated
Radioimmunoassay is an assay technique used to measure concentrations of antigens by use of antibodies. This test often requires making antigens radioactive and is frequently used to measure hormones in blood.
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Beckman L8's: the Ultracentrifuges of the 80's
- 1980s
Advertisement for the L8 Ultracentrifuge, which became one of the workhorse centrifuge models of the 1980s and 1990s.
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry…
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Helipot trimmers and resistors
- 1950 – 1969
Shown with a pen for scale. These were likely manufactured by the Helipot Division.
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Arnold and Mabel Beckman
- 1970
At an event or party talking to an unidentified man.
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O.
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Unidentified Beckman Instruments apparatus
- Undated
This instrument includes an oxygen analyzer, but its end product and purpose is unclear.
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Portrait of Alan R. Kahn
- 1964
Alan Kahn was Beckman's Medical Director. He is pictured holding an electrode designed for use during surgery and research projects. It monitored electrical signals from the brain, heart, and muscle tissue.
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Walt Donner and Jim Cook with Gas Chromatograph
- 1960
Walt Donner worked in Advanced Technology Operations at Beckman Instruments and on projects for the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA). Jim Cook was presumably a Beckman Instruments employee who…
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Beckman Model L4 Ultracentrifuge
- Undated
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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Man loading a Beckman Model L4 Ultracentrifuge
- Undated
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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First Day Cover commemorating the "Science of Chemistry"
- 1976
First day cover created by Artmaster includes cachet depicting a 3D image of a nonexistent molecule. Stamp depicts chemical glassware. Envelope is signed by Herman S. Bloch, the inventor of the catalytic converter.
- Creator Of Work Artmaster
- Subject Postage stamps, Postmarks, Bloch, Herman S., American Chemical Society, Science on postage stamps, Cachets (Philately), First day covers (Philately)
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First Day Cover commemorating "A Century of Modern Chemistry"
- 1976
Cachet created by ArtCraft depicts a male and female chemist working in a laboratory setting, with text reading, "A Century of Modern Chemistry." Cover signed by Glen Seaborg.
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First Day Cover commemorating Claude-Louis Berthollet
- 1958
Cachet and stamp depict Claude-Louis Berthollet. Cachet includes text describing Berthollet's contributions to water purification.
- Creator Of Work P.A.C.
- Engraver Combet, Jacques
- Subject Water--Purification, Postage stamps, France, Chemists, Postmarks, Commemorative postage stamps, Science on postage stamps, Cachets (Philately), First day covers (Philately), Berthollet, Claude-Louis, 1748-1822
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Postage stamp commemorating German porcelain, German Democratic Republic
- Undated
Stamp from the series on the Leipzig Spring Trade Fair in 1950. Commemorates first porcelain on the trade fair in 1710.
- Artist Gruner, Erich
- Engraver Wolf, Karl
- Subject Postage stamps, Germany (East), Trade shows, Commemorative postage stamps, Science on postage stamps, Porcelain, German