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Memo from T. H. Lotze to L. R. Pugh
- Precision pH control by precision buffer control
- 1952-Feb-25
The memo describes problems Eastman Kodak encountered with buffer solutions and the suggestion that the Model H-2 pH meter might be adapted for Kodak's applications. Lotze appears to be the creator of images as well as…
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Scientific Committee report to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- 1952-Jan-03
The report, from a committee chaired by Arnold O. Beckman, recommended that attempts to manipulate the weather be controlled and monitored by a federal agency.
- Creator Of Work Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
- Subject Weather control--Environmental aspects, Weather control
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Daily memos documenting human resources activities at National Technical Laboratories
- 1950-Dec-26 – 1951-Aug-07
These internal memos document a year's worth of human resources and other personnel decisions made at National Technical Laboratories, the precursor to Beckman Instruments. Some entries may have been written by Arnold…
- Creator Of Work Beckman, Arnold O., Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Diaries, Personnel management, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Letter from T. C. Harvie to Pat Connor
- 1951-Apr-01
The letter provides an outsider perspective on Beckman Instruments' competition for the DR spectrophotometer's market.
- Addressee Connor, R. Pat
- Author Harvie, T. C.
- Subject Ultraviolet spectroscopy, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Spectrophotometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Letter from S. Feier to R. Pat Connor
- 1951-Apr-01
This letter from S. Feier of Buffalo Apparatus Corporation provides an outsider perspective on competition for Beckman Instruments' DR Spectrophotometer market, with specific mention of the Fisher Spectrocord.
- Addressee Connor, R. Pat
- Author Feier, S.
- Subject Ultraviolet spectroscopy, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Spectrophotometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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There are at least 8 ways Beckman pH control saves money, saves time, saves waste in textile operations!
- Circa 1950
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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Jean Schirmer, Pat Conners, and Max Liston with early vehicle emissions analyzer
- 1950
This instrument, also known as an atmosphere analyzer, became one of Beckman Instruments' products when the company acquired Liston-Becker in 1955. It detects pollutants in the exhaust from vehicles with combustion…
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Early Beckman facilities, Pasadena and South Pasadena
- Undated
- 1934 – 1935
- 1940
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- 1949
- 1950
A Pasadena garage was the first home of the National Postal Meter Company, founded by Arnold Beckman in 1934. The company soon became National Technical Laboratories, with a focus on pH meters. In 1935, the company…
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Beckman Sugar Colorimeter
- 1950
The result of joint research and development undertaken by Beckman Instruments and six sugar industry laboratories, this instrument was designed to quantitatively measure the whiteness of sugar.
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Beckman Model H Glass Electrode pH Meter
- Bulletin 170
- Circa 1950
Promotional, color pamphlet for the Model H pH Meter.
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…
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Beckman Helipot Plant, South Pasadena, California
- Circa 1950
This is Helipot Corporation's Meridian Avenue location.
The Helipot Corporation was founded during World War II by Arnold O. Beckman of Beckman Instruments (at that time still National Technical Laboratories) to keep…
- Subject Factories, Buildings, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Arnold O. Beckman with Bill Hayman, Harry Bauer, and Bill Freeze
- 1950
This photograph was taken at a trade show, where the Beckman Instruments' advertising campaign took the form of a political campaign, with the slogan "Put Beckman in Control." The slogan was a reference to Beckman…
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Instructions for Operating the Beckman Model H pH Meter
- Bulletin 168-B
- 1950-Oct
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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Memo from Arnold O. Beckman to NTL staff
- 1950-Aug-01
This internal National Technical Laboratories memo expresses Dr. Beckman's concern that NTL is losing its place in the infrared spectrophotometer field, with a special focus on competitors Baird and Perkin-Elmer. The…
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Helipot Corporation staff
- 1950-Jul
Staff and representatives pose outside the Helipot Corporation's Meridian Avenue location.
The Helipot Corporation was founded during World War II by Arnold O. Beckman of Beckman Instruments (at that time still…
- Photographer Brooks, Ernest W.
- Subject Employees, Portraits, Group, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Flame Spectrophotometer
- Beckman Reprint R-38
- 1950-Jun
Beckman Instruments reprinted and distributed this paper, originally published in Analytical Chemistry Vol. 22, No. 6, June 1950.
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National Technical Laboratories, South Pasadena building fire
- 1950-May
This series of photographs depicts the aftermath of a fire that swept through the National Technical Laboratories building in South Pasadena. Most are unattributed, but Hank Hoag is identified as the photographer in one…
- Photographer Hoag, Hank
- Subject Buildings, Fires, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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The Development of pH Instrumentation
- 1950-Apr
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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Letter from W. A. Wildhack to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1950-Apr-27
The letter concerns importation of spectrophotometers into Germany and France, the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA), and post-war atomic energy restrictions.