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2 itemsLetter from S. S. Prentiss to Reuben Wood
- 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."
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2 itemsLetter from Linus Pauling to S. S. Prentiss
- 1944-Jul-27
The letter regards the development of Models K and L oxygen meters, recommendations for which are ready for further testing by the National Defense Research Committee, and a note that some are unsuitable due to…
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2 itemsLetter from J. H. Rushton to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1945-Feb-03
In this letter, J. H. Rushton of the National Defense Research Committee requests an update on the status of F and G model oxygen meter instruments.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology…
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2 itemsLetter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
- 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.
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Letter from J. E. Sullivan to the Coordinator of Research and Development
- 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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2 itemsLetter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1945-Feb-16
The letter regards the procurement of Pauling meters for use on submarines and issues of cost and portability.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen…
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2 itemsLetter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
- 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.
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Letter from Reuben E. Wood to Spencer Prentiss
- 1945-Jan-22
Letter regarding various requirements for the Pauling Oxygen Meter, including the possibility of making a combination moisture detector and oxygen meter. At the time, both Reuben Wood and Dr. Spencer S. Prentiss were…
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2 itemsLetter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
- 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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2 itemsLetter from Linus Pauling to Irvin S. Stewart
- 1945-Jun-05
Linus Pauling's oxygen meter was developed as a military project and the details were classified. In this letter, Pauling requested permission to discuss the oxygen meter at a Caltech seminar. He also states a desire to…
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Letter from Linus Pauling to Durand Churchill, Jr.
- 1945-Jun-08
In this letter Pauling reiterates requests for permission to discuss and publish on the oxygen meter, and argues for loosening security classification. He cites Arnold O. Beckman's permission to discuss the project…
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Letter from Julius Kauffman to S. S. Prentiss
- 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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2 itemsLetter from S. S. Prentiss to Julius Kauffman
- 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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2 itemsLetter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1945-Feb-16
This letter regards the use of oxygen meters on submarines and in hospitals, issues of cost and portability, and the Naval Research Laboratory's interest in detecting other gases.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design…
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Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to J. H. Rushton
- 1945-Feb-14
Arnold Beckman informs J. H. Rushton that the Model G oxygen meter is ready for testing, but the Model F is not. An order has been received from the Linde Company, but not fulfilled, and an experimental instrument was…
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2 itemsLetter from S. S. Prentiss to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1945-Aug-11
In this letter, Prentiss shares his initial impressions of a prototype aircraft oxygen meter.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up…