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49M 14S
NMR Imaging and Spectroscopy
- 1983
Lecture given by Paul Lauterbur at the 1983 meeting of the Corporate Associates of the American Institute of Physics. Lauterbur is introduced by physicist E. C. McIrvine. In this talk, Lauterbur covers the history of…
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6 items
Letter to Friedl and Gabor B. Levy from Mici Teller, August 1938
- 1938-Aug
Handwritten letter in Hungarian from Augusta Maria "Mici" Teller (1909-2000) to Gabor B. Levy (1913-1990) and his wife, Friedl Levy (1913-).
Augusta Maria "Mici" Teller (1909-2000) (born Augusta Maria Harkányi) was a…
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3 items
"neo-mull-soy" Baby Formula Product Can
- 1974 – 1979
A cylindrical, 14 OZ., aluminum can with six small holes in its lid. A light yellow-colored printed paper label covers the can. The label includes an illustration of the trademarked neo-mull-soy mascot, the Davee Duck.…
- Manufacturer Syntex Laboratories
- Subject Syntex Laboratories, Dairy products, Soymilk, Milk-free diet, Baby foods, Infant formulas, Alkalosis
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9 items
Oral history interview with Carl Djerassi
- 1985-Jul-31
In this interview Carl Djerassi begins with his early years in Vienna and Bulgaria, including his schooling at the American College in Sofia. This is followed by his immigration to the United States, with special…
- Interviewee Djerassi, Carl
- Interviewer Thackray, Arnold, 1939-, Sturchio, Jeffrey L. (Jeffrey Louis), 1952-
- Subject Djerassi, Carl, Syntex Corporation, Cetus Corporation, Chemists, Chemistry, Organic, Zoecon Corporation, Wayne State University, Stanford University, Chemistry, Ciba Pharmaceutical Company, Chemists--Biography, Steroids, Emigration and immigration
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Oral history interview with Richard H. Scheller
- 1989-Dec-14
At the request of the interviewee, the abstract of the interview and interviewee’s biographical data have not been included. For more information, please contact the Center for Oral History.
- Interviewee Scheller, Richard H.
- Interviewer Kohler, Robert, Morrissette, Naomi
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Scheller, Richard H., Medical scientists, Molecular biology, Medicine--Research, Recombinant DNA, Aplysia, Neurosciences, Molecular neurobiology
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Oral history interview with William S. Talbot
- 2005-Jan-10 – 2005-Jan-12
William S. Talbot grew up in Gainesville, Florida, enjoying nature, playing outside, and playing sports (for a time, an offensive guard and a nose tackle in football). His father was an oral surgeon who did a stint in…
- Interviewee Talbot, William S., 1966-
- Interviewer Van Benschoten, William
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Talbot, William S., 1966-, Medical scientists, Medicine--Research, Molecular biology, Drosophila, Genetics, Developmental biology
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Oral history interview with R. Stanley Williams
- 2006-Mar-14
R. Stanley Williams begins the interview by discussing his childhood and Sputnik's influence on his decision to study science. Then Williams described his early predisposition towards chemistry and learning from both…
- Interviewee Williams, R. Stanley, 1951-
- Interviewer Mody, Cyrus C. M.
- Sponsor Center for Nanotechnology in Society
- Subject Williams, R. Stanley, 1951-, Chemists, Chemistry, Physical and theoretical, Nanotechnology, Nanostructured materials, Nanostructured materials industry, Nanoelectronics, Nanophotonics, Nanoelectromechanical systems
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Oral history interview with Paul M. MacDonald
- 1995-Feb-21 – 1995-Feb-23
Paul M. Macdonald was born in Denver, Colorado, to a forensic psychologist from New Zealand and an American nurse. He has an older sister, who is a dean at William and Mary College, and a younger brother. He grew up as…
- Interviewee Macdonald, Paul Marshall, 1955-
- Interviewer Novak, Steven J.
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Macdonald, Paul Marshall, 1955-, Bacteriophages, Molecular genetics, Molecular biology, Recombinant DNA, Drosophila, Gene expression, Stanford University, Nucleotide sequence
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Oral history interview with Seung K. Kim
- 2006-Mar-09
- 2006-Mar-16 – 2006-Mar-17
Seung K. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, the oldest of three boys. His father had escaped North Korea at the beginning of the Korean Conflict, and he eventually became a doctor. His mother was from a large family in…
- Interviewee Kim, Seung K., 1963-
- Interviewer Mejia, Robin
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Kim, Seung K., 1963-, Korean War (1950-1953), Vietnam War (1961-1975), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Biochemistry, Cell interaction, Oncology, Pancreas, Developmental biology, Minorities in science, Work-life balance, Biochemists, Medical scientists
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Oral history interview with K. Christopher Garcia
- 2008-Dec-01
K. Christopher Garcia grew up in Falls Church, Virginia, the youngest of three children. His Spanish father was an anesthesiologist and his American mother an artist and housewife. Garcia always liked science,…
- Interviewee Garcia, K. Christopher, 1962-
- Interviewer Caruso, David J. (David Joseph), 1978-
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Garcia, K. Christopher, 1962-, Pharmacology, T cells, Biochemistry, Recombinant proteins, T cells--Receptors, Protein engineering, Stanford University, Cytokines, Medical scientists, Molecular biologists
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Oral history interview with Mark M. Davis
- 1989-Dec-14
Mark Davis grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the second of five children. His father was a civil engineer, his mother an architect. Davis took an early interest in science, thanks to wide reading and an influential…
- Interviewee Davis, Mark M., 1952-
- Interviewer Kohler, Robert, Morrissette, Naomi
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Stanford University. School of Medicine, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Molecular biologists, Molecular biology--Research, Genetics--Research, Genomics, T-cell receptor genes, Davis, Mark M., 1952-
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Oral history interview with William H. Davidow
- 2007-May-08
William H. Davidow begins the interview by describing his early interest in science and technology. After a five-year program and obtaining his MS in electrical engineering at Dartmouth College, Davidow decided to…
- Interviewee Davidow, William H., 1935-
- Interviewer Brock, David C.
- Sponsor Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
- Subject Intel Corporation, Electrical engineers, High technology--Marketing, Microelectronics industry, Electronic industries, Davidow, William H., 1935-
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Oral history interview with James N. Shoolery
- 2002-Jan-18
James N. Shoolery begins the interview by discussing his family background and growing up during the Depression. His interest in chemistry began in his childhood and grew further during his undergraduate years at the…
- Interviewee Shoolery, James N., 1925-2015
- Interviewer Brock, David C., Thackray, Arnold, 1939-
- Subject Nuclear magnetic resonance, Chemists, Shoolery, James N., 1925-2015, Varian Associates, Chemists--Biography
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The Shockley 4-Layer Bistable Transistor Diode
- Circa 1959
This brochure highlights the transistor diode's use for computers, telephony, control, and pulse circuitry.
In 1955, Arnold O. Beckman and William Shockley entered business together when they established Shockley…
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Pulse circuits, Computers, Computer industry, Diodes, Semiconductor, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Shockley 4-Layer Diode
- Circa 1959
This brochure highlights sawtooth oscillator, pulse generator, bistable, and ring counter applications for the NPNP silicon switch.
In 1955, Arnold O. Beckman and William Shockley entered business together when they…
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Computers, Computer industry, Diodes, Semiconductor, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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16 items
Unique Properties of the 4-Layer Diode
- Technical Bulletin T-400
- 1957-Aug
This staple-bound booklet was a reprint from Electronic Industries & Tele-Tech. It was part of the in-house research library of Beckman Industries; a pocket for a library checkout card is affixed to the back cover.
In…
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Instructions, Beckman Model E Analytical Ultracentrifuge
- E-IM-3A
- 1974-May
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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Beckman Model E Analytical Ultracentrifuge Summary of Operation
- 1964-May
This wall chart was included as an insert in a 1974 Model E operating manual.
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Spinco Division building in Palo Alto, California
- 1960-Aug
The photographs document the groundbreaking ceremonies for Spinco's Building #2. Identified individuals include Arnold Beckman, Bob Erickson (executive vice president), George Clifford (Spinco Division manager), Ed…
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Beckman Facilities, Spinco Division, Palo Alto, California
- Undated
- 1975
Beckman acquired Specialized Instruments Corporation in 1955 and entered the centrifuge market. In 2007, the company moved its centrifuge business from Palo Alto to Indianapolis, Indiana.
One photograph bears a stamp;…
- Photographer Cox, Robert
- Subject Buildings, Employees, Beckman, Arnold O., Automobiles, Offices, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Arnold O. Beckman displaying expansion plans for Spinco Division Plant
- 1960-Aug-19
From left to right: F. Clifford Jr. (Spinco Division manger), Arnold O. Beckman, Frederick Terman (provost and vice president of Stanford University), and Rear Admiral John Ball (mayor of Palo Alto) look at plans for…
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Letter from Arthur Kornberg to Frank Stodola
- 1961-Jan-06
Concerns a position opening for Resident Research Associates for Post-doctorates at Stodola's laboratory.