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Circuit deck of a Beckman cermet switch
- 1950 – 1969
- Photographer Armstrong & Hess
- Subject Ceramic metals, Electric switchgear, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helipot Model 116-128-0 Voltage to Digital Transducer
- 1964-Oct-21
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Transducers, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Model 375 Switch
- 1950 – 1969
- Manufacturer Herb Radin and Associates
- Subject Electric switchgear, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Model 376 Switch
- 1950 – 1969
- Photographer Herb Radin and Associates
- Subject Electric switchgear, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Dial panel of Beckman Model DPM-100 Liquid Scintillation System
- Circa 1966
The pictured dials are part of a Beckman DPM-100 Liquid Scintillation System. This photograph was incorporated into a composite image featuring a Helipot potentiometer.
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Helipot dials
- 1950 – 1969
Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…
- Photographer Armstrong & Hess
- Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Model 210 Dial with hand
- 1950 – 1969
- Photographer Armstrong & Hess
- Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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210 Dial
- 1950 – 1969
- Photographer Herb Radin and Associates
- Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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RBD, 2600 and RB Duodials
- 1965-Jul
Based on the orientation of the inscription, the RBD is the dark dial, the 2600 the small dial, and the RB the large, light dial.
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helitrim Series 63 trimming potentiometer
- 1950 – 1969
Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…
- Photographer Herb Radin and Associates
- Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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The Pauling Oxygen Meter: A Collection of Three Early Reports
- 1944-Jun-30
- 1952-Feb
- 1953-May
The included reports are "The Pauling Oxygen Meter" by Reuben E. Wood and David P. Shoemaker, 1944; "Final Report Contract Nonr 388(00): Research Covering Develpment of an Onoxia Warning Device for Use in High-altitude…
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Letter 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 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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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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Letter 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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Beckman Facilities, Germany
- 1956
The dedication ceremony pictured in several images in this set was held in 1956, when the building reached its ultimate height and trees were lifted to celebrate the construction milestone. Other photographs depict the…
- Photographer Bertram, Hans
- Subject Audiences, Buildings, Construction projects, Trees, Aerial photographs, Beckman Instruments, Inc., Speeches, addresses, etc.
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Beckman Facilities, Germany
- 1953
- 1955
- 1956
Photographs depict Beckman Instruments' first overseas facility and views of the company's Freimanerstrasse property prior to commencement of construction in 1956.
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Beckman Facilities, Fullerton, California
- Undated
- 1952
- 1954
In 1954, Beckman Instruments' headquarters moved from Pasadena to Fullerton.
Various photographs bear numbers, production notes, and photographer's stamps.
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Beckman Facilities, Fullerton, California
- Undated
In 1954, Beckman Instruments' headquarters moved from Pasadena to Fullerton.
Most photographs are unattributed; several have image numbers or production notes written on the reverse.
- Photographer Preston E. Mitchell Commercial Photography
- Subject Factories, Buildings, Construction projects, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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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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Portraits of Arnold O. Beckman (1900-2004)
- Undated
Dr. Arnold O. Beckman (1900-2004) invented the first commercially successful electric pH meter in 1934 and thus began a long career manufacturing scientific and medical instruments with National Technical Laboratories,…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A., The Association, Hoag, Hank, Elson-Alexandre
- Subject Scientists--Portraits, Beckman, Arnold O., Portraits, Portraits, American
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Arnold Beckman at an Eagle Scout Award ceremony
- 1957-Oct
Arnold Beckman with George Fenniman, Charles Thomas, and unidentified individuals at an Eagle Scout dinner. Based on the décor, the photographs of Beckman and the Boy Scout were taken in Beckman's office.