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Chemurgic Hercules
- Part of 1940 Hercules Advertisements
- 1940
Advertisement for various raw materials manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for a range of industrial applications, including pine and paper chemicals, rosins, resins, and cellulose. The advertisement…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Agricultural industries, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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For Chemical Progress
- Part of 1940 Hercules Advertisements
- 1940
Four-page promotional booklet advertising various raw materials manufactured and sold the Hercules Powder Company for a range of industrial applications, including pine and paper chemicals, synthetics, pigments,…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Cellulose industry, Corporations, Plastics industry and trade, Advertising, Industrial
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Tunneling is a Hercules Job
- Part of 1940 Hercules Advertisements
- 1940
Advertisement for Hercules Gelamite, a semi-gelatin explosive manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company as a standard explosive for tunneling and metal mining.
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Explosives, Explosives industry, Advertising, Industrial
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Government Gives "Go" to "Paint Up and Save!"
- Advertisement for Hercules Turpentine
- Part of 1943 Hercules Advertisements
- 1943
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
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The Beckman Photoelectric Spectrophotometer
- Bulletin 79
- 1941-May-20
This report is not an instruction manual, but instead an overview of the (DU) photoelectric quartz spectrophotometer, containing descriptions of its components and specifications.
The first Beckman Instruments DU…
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Oxygen Recorders: Tentative Outline of Characteristics Desired
- Circa 1943
The oxygen recorder described was intended for analyzing flue gases produced from burning oil or coal.
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Letter from Vannevar Bush to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1944
The letter expresses Bush's "personal and official appreciation and commendation" for contracted work performed in furtherance of the war effort.
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Mysto Magic Show Set Advertising Poster
- 1930 – 1940
This two-color poster advertises a performance of magic tricks, as part of the Mysto Magic Show Set, manufactured by the A. C. Gilbert Company around 1940. The kit included theatrical makeup, props, and an instruction…
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Pyrex 1-quart liquid measuring cup
- After 1940
Clear glass measuring cup used to measure the volume of liquid. Cup has red measurement indicators (printed directly on the glass) for ounces and cups, a spout, and a closed handle. The trademarked "PYREX" logo is…
- Manufacturer Pyrex
- Subject Pyrex, Measuring instruments
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Beckman pH Meter (Laboratory Model) brochure
- 1935 – 1940
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman pH Meter (Industrial Model) brochure
- 1935 – 1940
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman pH Meter (Glass Electrode) brochure
- 1935 – 1940
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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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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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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Shell Tox Aerosol Insecticide
- Circa 1941
Shell brand insecticide aerosol spray can with red and beige text on red, beige, and gold label with shell graphic. Round red cap.
- Manufacturer Shell Oil Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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New! Inexpensive continuous pH measurements with the Beckman glass electrode equipment!
- Bulletin No. 17
- 1935 – 1940
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman Quinhydrone pH Meter
- 1935 – 1940
The quinhydrone electrode in this instrument was an alternative to Beckman's glass electrode. Quinhydrone electrodes are not reliable at measuring a pH greater than 8, at measuring solutions with strong oxidizing or…
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Truline Binder: Complicated Castings...Clean as a Whistle
- Part of 1944 Hercules Advertisements
- 1944
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Founding, Metal castings, Advertising, Industrial
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Advertisement for Hercules Truline Binder
- Part of 1944 Hercules Advertisements
- 1944
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Founding, Metal castings, Advertising, Industrial
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Truline Binder: Faster-Start to Finish
- Part of 1944 Hercules Advertisements
- 1944
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Foundry workers, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Founding, Metal castings, Advertising, Industrial
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Truline Binders: Get More Good Castings
- Part of 1944 Hercules Advertisements
- 1944
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Founding, Metal castings, Advertising, Industrial
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Truline Binder: Save Casting Time up to 50%
- Part of 1944 Hercules Advertisements
- 1944
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Founding, Metal castings, Advertising, Industrial
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Increased Production of Thanite to Meet Present-Day Demands!
- Part of 1944 Hercules Advertisements
- 1944
Double-sided advertisement for Thanite, an insecticide manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company. The advertisement, which appeared in the December 1994 issues of Soap and Sanitary Chemicals, features an…
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Increased Capacity with the New and Larger Thanite Plant
- Part of 1944 Hercules Advertisements
- 1944
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Pesticides industry, Pesticides, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Naval stores, Insecticides, Advertising, Industrial, Chemical industry