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Oral history interview with Elkan Blout
- 1991-May-30 (First session)
- 2002-Sep-13 (Second session)
- 2002-Nov-22 (Third session)
Elkan R. Blout begins the interview with a description of his family and childhood. Growing up in Manhattan as an only child, Blout was cared for by his parents, aunts, and uncles. He attended DeWitt Clinton High…
- Interviewee Blout, E. R. (Elkan Rogers), 1919-2006
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Blout, E. R. (Elkan Rogers), 1919-2006, Harvard School of Public Health, Land, Edwin H., 1909-1991, Polaroid Corporation, Children's Hospital Medical Center (Boston, Mass.), Harvard Medical School, Chemists--Biography, Columbia University, Woodward, R. B. (Robert Burns), 1917-1979
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Oral history interview with Manson Benedict
- 1991-Jan-24
Manson Benedict begins the interview with a discussion of his family background, including the highlights of his father's career in chemistry. He recalls how his early enthusiasm for chemistry was promoted both by his…
- Interviewee Benedict, Manson
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.W. Kellogg Company, National Aniline and Chemical Company, Hydrocarbon Research, Inc., Manhattan Project (U.S.), U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Harvard University, United States. Federal Energy Administration, Advisory Council on Radiation Protection (Ma.), National Research Corporation (U.S.), Chemists--Biography, Kellex Corporation, Chemistry, Physical and theoretical, Benedict, Manson
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Oral history interview with Fred Basolo
- 1991-Mar-01
Fred Basolo begins this interview by discussing his childhood in Coello, Illinois, and his elementary and high school education. He attended Southern Illinois University where he studied to be a chemistry teacher but…
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Oral history interview with Neal R. Amundson
- 1990-Oct-24
Neal Amundson begins the interview with a discussion of his family and early years in St. Paul, Minnesota. Amundson graduated from high school at the very depth of the Depression. For the Amundson family, times were…
- Interviewee Amundson, Neal R. (Neal Russell), 1916-2011
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Amundson, Neal R. (Neal Russell), 1916-2011, Heat--Transmission, Adsorption, Chemical engineering--Mathematics, University of Houston, Analytical chemistry, University of Minnesota, Chemical engineers, Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, Chromatographic analysis
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Aluminum necklace
- 1900s
Round silver aluminum necklace consisting of numerous triangular shaped pieces arranged in an overlapping pattern; hook and eye clasp are attached via thread to the main body of the necklace.
- Subject Aluminum, Jewelry, Electrochemistry
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One Cleaner Cleans Them All
- 1991-Sep
Color print advertisement for Dow Bathroom Cleaner emphasizing the ease of using a spray foam compared to traditional scouring products. The advertisement includes images of various gleaming bathroom surfaces, including…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Corporations, Chemical industry, Advertising, Cleaning, Cleaning compounds, Consumer goods
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Bayer Orange Flavoured Children's Chewable Aspirin Bottle
- 1910 – 2007
- 1988
Small glass Bayer orange flavoured children's chewable aspirin bottle with pink plastic cap, 36 tablet size.
- Contributor Sterling Drug
- Manufacturer Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Sterling Drug, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Bayer Company, Inc., Aspirin
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Bayer Flavoured Children's Size Aspirin Bottle
- 1910 – 2007
Small glass Bayer flavoured children's size aspirin bottle with pink plastic cap, 36 tablet size, containing pink tablets.
- Manufacturer Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Drugs, Medicine bottles, Bayer Company, Inc., Aspirin
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Dr. Bettye Washington Greene (1935-1995)
- After 1964 – before 1991
Photograph of Dr. Bettye Washington Greene (1935-1995), believed to be the first African-American female chemist employed to work in a professional position at the Dow Chemical Company.
Bettye Greene was born on March…
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Beckman Introduced Convenient Nucleic Acid Chemistry Kit for CE
- 1993-Oct
The press release discusses the features of the eCAP ssDNA 100 kit.
- Author Eastman, Elke
- Subject DNA--Analysis, Capillary electrophoresis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Introduced DNA Chemistry Kits for Capillary Electrophoresis
- 1993-Oct
The press release announces three chemistry kits for DNA analysis: the eCAP ssDNA 100, the eCAP dsDNA 1000, and the LIFluor dsDNA 1000.
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Beckman L-60, XL-90, and XL-100 Ultracentrifuges
- 1990s
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 Avanti J-20 and Avanti J-20I Centrifuges
- 1990s
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 Introduces New HPLC Autosampler
- 1990-Sep-27
The press release announces the 502 Autosampler for use with System Gold HPLC equipment.
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Coulter MAXM Blood Analyzer
- 1990s
Scientific literature of the mid-90s favorably reviewed the Coulter MAXM hematology autoanalyzer's performance for medical offices and laboratories.
Wallace and Joseph Coulter founded the Coulter Corporation to market…
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Coulter Corporation facilities
- Undated
- 1976-May
- 1992-May
- 1992-Jun
The photographs, most unattributed, depict various Coulter Corporation facilities and an undated map of locations worldwide.
Wallace and Joseph Coulter founded the Coulter Corporation to market Coulter Counters,…
- Photographer Foto J. Brefort
- Subject Buildings, Maps, Aerial photographs
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Plastic Bayer Aspirin Bottle, 50 Tablet Size
- 1910 – 2007
- 2008
Plastic Bayer aspirin bottle, 50 tablet size, contains tablets.
- Contributor Bayer Company, Inc.
- Manufacturer Bayer HealthCare LLC
- Subject Bayer HealthCare LLC, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Aspirin, Bayer AG
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Bayer Aspirin Tin, 12 Tablet Size
- 1910 – 2007
Small, shallow, rectangular tin box containing medicine pills. Label on front of tin has yellow background with "12 Bayer-Tablets of Aspirin (5 grs. each)" in white text on brown background. Tin pillbox contains…
- Manufacturer Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Drugs, Medicine bottles, Bayer Company, Inc., Aspirin
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Glass Bayer Aspirin Bottle, 300 Tablet Size
- 1910 – 2007
Glass Bayer aspirin bottle, 300 tablet size, contains white tablets.
- Contributor Sterling Drug
- Manufacturer Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Sterling Drug, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Bayer Company, Inc., Aspirin
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Glass Bayer Aspirin Bottle, 200 Tablet Size
- 1910 – 2007
Glass Bayer aspirin bottle, 200 tablet size, contains white tablets.
- Contributor Sterling Drug
- Manufacturer Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Sterling Drug, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Bayer Company, Inc., Aspirin
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Plastic Bayer Aspirin Bottle, 100 Tablet Size
- 1910 – 2007
- 1985
Plastic Bayer aspirin bottle, 100 tablet size, reads "Genuine Bayer Aspirin, Micro-Thin Coating".
- Contributor Sterling Drug
- Manufacturer Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Sterling Drug, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Bayer Company, Inc., Aspirin
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Portraits of Arnold O. Beckman (1900-2004)
- 1990s
The office pictured was in Arnold Beckman's home; he was 93 when the photograph was taken. The two color photographs were taken during his 90th birthday celebration.
Dr. Arnold O. Beckman (1900-2004) invented the first…
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Fred Herr Memorial 5K-10K Walk/Run
- 1992-Sep-13
Beckman employees participate in the Fred Herr Memorial Walk/Run. Olympic decathlete and founding member of the Board of Directors of the Special Olympics Rafer Johnson was on hand. It is unclear whether the two photos…
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Arnold Beckman's 91st birthday
- 1991
The photographs document birthday celebrations. The images are numbered, but the subjects are unidentified.
Dr. Arnold O. Beckman (1900-2004) invented the first commercially successful electric pH meter in 1934 and…
- Photographer Metcalf, Edi
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Birthday parties, Portraits, Group
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Arnold Beckman's 90th birthday
- 1990
The photographs document birthday celebrations. Some include numbers, date stamps, and descriptive notes on the reverse. Identified individuals include Gavin Herbert (Allergan and Beckman Instruments board member),…
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Birthday parties, Piano