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Letter from Donald A. Carlson to Arnold O. Beckman
- Telephone Interview with Dr. Shockley
- 1956-Jan-31
In 1955, Arnold O. Beckman and William Shockley entered business together when they established Shockley Semiconductor Laboratories as a subsidiary of Beckman Instruments, Inc. with the goal of mass producing…
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author Carlson, Donald A.
- Subject Shockley, William, 1910-1989, Public relations, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Arnold O. Beckman's remarks at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
- 1956-Jan-25
Beckman's address as incoming president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce references major challenges, including air pollution. A list of incoming officers and directors is included, along with minor annotations in…
- Author Beckman, Arnold O.
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Speeches, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Air--Pollution, Smog
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Memorandum about using police power to enforce air pollution regulations on the gas and oil industry
- 1956-Mar-23
The memo, authored by an unidentified individual with the initials "GGK" and informed by Felix Chappellett's memo, outlines a future relationship between industry and the Air Pollution Foundation. The memo suggests…
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Western Oil and Gas Association letter to the Air Pollution Policy Committee
- 1956-Mar-15
The letter suggests that the Air Pollution Foundation change its focus.
Felix Chappellett (1902–1976) spent three decades as an executive with the General Petroleum Corporation and later served as the vice president of…
- Addressee Air Pollution Policy Committee
- Author Chappellet, Felix
- Subject Environmental policy--Public relations, California--Los Angeles, Air--Pollution
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Lee de Forest and Jonathan Zenneck at a banquet
- 1956
Arnold O. Beckman arranged a banquet for Lee de Forest (seated), at which he and Jonathan Zenneck (standing) met in person for the first time since 1912.
Lee de Forest (1873–1961) was an inventor, most notably of…
- Photographer Photo Peuker
- Subject De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961, Dinners and dining
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Preliminary Instructions for Liston-Becker Exhaust Analyzer Model 28
- 1956
Beckman Instruments acquired Stamford, Connecticut-based Liston-Becker in 1955. The Model 28 exhaust analyzer went to market the same year.
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and…
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Memo from Don Strauss to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1956 Annual Report - Employee Relations
- 1956-Jul-20
The memo discusses a "favorable year in employee relations," including employees' reactions to new policies, the integration of newly acquired businesses, a supervisory training program, retirement benefits, health…
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author Strauss, Don
- Subject Employees, Personnel departments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Letter from D. C. Duncan to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1956-Dec-03
The memorandum documents complaints about the architecture firm Pereira & Luckman. Duncan states that "we have been anywhere from moderately displeased to completely upset with P & L."
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author Duncan, Donald C.
- Subject Pereira, William L., 1909-1985, Architects, Luckman, Charles, 1909-1999, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Operating and Maintenance Instructions, IR4 Infrared Spectrophotometer
- Bulletin 423-A
- 1956-Sep
The binder includes several proforma invoices, photographs, and Bulletin 423-A: Operating and Maintenance Instructions, IR4 Infrared Spectrophotometer.
The Beckman Instruments IR spectrophotometers began as a request…
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Spectrophotometer, Infrared spectroscopy, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Draft of Instructions for Modified OM-1 Beckman Portable Oxygen Meter
- 1950s
This draft document includes extensive annotations; the stylistic and technical changes are reflected in a later version.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’…
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Operating Instructions and Technical Information, Model D2 Oxygen Analyzer
- Bulletin 202-C
- 1950s
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing such diverse jobs as monitoring astronauts’ respiration, maintaining packaged food safety,…
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Instruction Manual, DK-2 Spectrophotometer
- 378-C
- 1956-Aug
The Beckman DK Spectrophotometer was an enhancement of the DU, which expanded the instrument’s range into near-infrared. This was accomplished by chemist Wilbur I. Kaye, who began his work on science behind the DK at…
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5th Annual Southern California Science Fair
- 1956
The pamphlet provides an overview of the rules, prizes, and purpose of the Southern California Science Fair, held April 14-20, 1956, at the Los Angeles County Museum. Beckman Instruments was a sponsor of the Science…
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Fifth Annual Southern California Science Fair Catalog of Exhibits
- 1956
The booklet describes the organization responsible for the Fifth Annual Southern California Science Fair, held in April at the Los Angeles County Museum. A list of student exhibitors includes their name, grade, exhibit…
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Instructions for the Beckman Oxygen Electrode Evaluation Kit, X-300-100 (draft)
- 1956
Although the author is unknown, these instructions were most likely written by a Beckman Instruments employee. This glass electrode was used in Beckman pH meters.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at…
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Important Facts About pH for Water & Sewage Operators
- 1950s
This advertisement highlights uses for Models R, H, and M pH meters in the water and wastewater treatment industry.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California…
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Now--New Beckman pH Electrodes
- 1950s
The advertisement touts the features of Beckman glass electrodes and the company's position in the instrumentation field.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the…
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D2 Oxygen Analyzer for Safe Oxygen Therapy
- Product Data Sheet O2—8120
- 1950s
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing such diverse jobs as monitoring astronauts’ respiration, maintaining packaged food safety,…
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Infrared Notes: IR4: New Infrared Instrument
- Vol. 2, No. 1
- 1956
The brochure discusses the IR-4 spectrophotometer, scheduled for introduction at the Pittsburgh Conference. It also includes brief profiles of the "New Infrared Team": Lee Cahn, William Ward, Norbert Kabuss, and Joseph…
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Beckman Facilities, Munich, Germany
- Circa 1953
- 1955
- 1956
The construction of Beckman's Munich plant began in 1953. It housed the company's first overseas subsidiary, Beckman Instruments GmbH, and was the first U.S. plant built in Bavaria following World War II.
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- Photographer Bertram, Hans
- Subject Factories, Construction projects, Portraits, Group, Aerial photographs, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Model E Analytical Ultracentrifuge
- 1950s
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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Instruction Manual, IR-2A Infrared Spectrophotometer
- 1956-Aug
The Beckman Instruments IR spectrophotometers began as a request from the Office of Rubber Reserve to Arnold O. Beckman in 1942, asking for an infrared spectrophotometer that they could use to create rubber. Under this…
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Spectrophotometer, Infrared spectroscopy, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Model 144 UV Photometer
- 1950 – 1979
Photometers measure the intensity of light or optical properties (like illuminance and fluorescence) of surfaces and solutions.
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Memo from Raymond I. Schiff to William Newton
- Model G Product Meeting Recommended Design Changes for Cost Reduction
- 1956-Oct-10
The memo discusses cost reductions to the Model G pH meter and is extensively annotated.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an…
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Beckman Spinco Division Model E Centrifuge
- Undated
- 1950s
- 1963-Oct
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…