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This digital collection features selected medications and documents, manuals, and photographs relating to biochemical research and technology, with a focus on 20th-century instrumentation in medical laboratories. Various models of glucose, enzyme, and amino acid analyzers are a few of the instruments documented in these materials.

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    Spinco System AA Computing Integrator for Amino Acid Analysis

    • 1980s

    Beckman's AA Amino Acid Analysis systems debuted in 1985.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Integrators, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman System 7300 High Performance Analyzer

    • 1980s

    Beckman promoted the System 7300's ability to produce aminograms.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman Model 6300 Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1980s

    The Beckman/Spinco Model 6300 High Performance Amino Acid Analyzer was released in 1982.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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    Photographs

    Beckman System 6300 and System 7300 High Performance Analyzers

    • 1980s

    Beckman released the System 6300 High Performance Amino Acid Analyzer in 1982.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman System AA Computing Integrator for Amino Acid Analysis and System AA Channel Module

    • 1980s

    Beckman's AA Amino Acid Analysis systems debuted in 1985.

    • Photographer Illig, Russell
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Integrators, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • 4 items
    Press releases

    Aminograms for Clinical Patient Assessment Routinely Performed on Beckman System 7300

    • 1985-Aug-19

    The press release discusses the System 7300 Amino Acid Analyzer, with special reference to Peggy R. Borum's work on using aminograms in patient care.

    • Author Stepan, Susan A.
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman/Spinco Model 121M Microcolumn Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1973 – 1982

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. The Model 121M Microcolumn Amino Acid Analyzer was released in 1973.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman/Spinco Model 121-M Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1969 – 1978

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography. The Model 121, which debuted in the late 1960s, does the same process, but…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Close-up of dials on a Spinco Model 121 Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1969 – 1978

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography. The Model 121, which debuted in the late 1960s, does the same process, but…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman Model 121-C Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1969 – 1978

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography. The Model 121, which debuted in the late 1960s, does the same process, but…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman Model 121 Amino Acid Analyzer and a lab coat draped over an empty chair

    • 1969 – 1978

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography. The Model 121, which debuted in the late 1960s, does the same process, but…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Spinco Model 120B Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1960s

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Spinco Model 120C Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1960s

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography.

    • Photographer Illig, Russell
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Spinco Model 119 Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1960s

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. This is a related, contemporary model.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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    Beckman Model 120C Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1960s

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography. The 120C was marketed as a "classic" instrument, referred to often in…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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    Photographs

    Beckman Model 120C Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1960s

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography. The 120C was marketed as a "classic" instrument, referred to often in…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Spinco Model 116 Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1960s

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. The Model 116 was a more modular instrument, marketed to customers with lighter…

    • Photographer Illig, Russell
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman Model 116 Amino Acid Analyzer

    • 1960s

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. The Model 116 was a more modular instrument, marketed to customers with lighter…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Unidentified man using a Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer

    • Circa 1960

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Unidentified woman using a Beckman/Spinco amino acid analyzer

    • Undated

    A technician stands before an amino acid analyzer. A light-colored backdrop hangs behind the instrument; the shelving and lighting fixtures of the rest of the room can be seen in the top portion of the photograph.
    …

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman/Spinco Model 119 Automatic Amino Acid Analyzer

    • Undated

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. The model 119 is part of the same line and uses the same technology.

    • Photographer Illig, Russell
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman Automatic Sample Injector and Programmer for Amino Acid Analyzer

    • Undated

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. This unidentified instrument is likely a contemporary of the Model 120. The woman in…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman/Spinco Model 119 Amino Acid Analyzer

    • Undated

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. This model is likely from the same product line and uses the same technology.

    • Photographer Illig, Russell
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Unidentified woman using a Beckman Amino Acid Analyzer

    • Undated

    A woman in lab coat and laced sneakers uses an amino acid analyzer. The photo captures an unusual angle, high above the woman's left shoulder.

    Although unidentified, this is likely the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman/Spinco Model 120B Amino Acid Analyzer

    • Undated

    First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography.

    • Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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