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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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  • Beckman Instruments, Inc.218
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    Beckman Model TD Electroencephalograph

    • Undated

    Electroencephalographs are used to monitor and record electrical activity of the brain.

    • Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Electroencephalography, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman Particle Counter

    • Undated

    Based on the Coulter principle, the Beckman Particle Counter quantifies and sizes particles suspended in a fluid, like blood cells, bacteria, and a wide variety of other substances. The instrument works by drawing…

    • Subject Medical laboratory technology, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Blood cell count--Equipment and supplies, Coulter principle, Medical electronics, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman RR-2 Respiratory Recorder

    • Undated

    This image shows the graphical print-out of the instrument's readings. A respiratory recorder records both oxygen and carbon dioxide levels during respiration.

    • Subject Respiration, Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Oxygen--Measurement, Respiration--Measurement, Carbon dioxide--Measurement, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Unidentified man using a Beckman/Spinco Model 120 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.

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

    Beckman PF-31 Ultrasonic Spirometer with unidentified accessory

    • Undated

    Spirometers determine lung capacity and health by measuring how quickly respiration happens and how much air is both inhaled and exhaled.

    • Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Spirometry--Equipment and supplies, Respiration--Measurement, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Spinco Model 141 Gradient Pump

    • Undated

    Used to generate and pump gradients in combination with centrifuges and ultracentrifuges.

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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    Beckman Spinco Division Model E Centrifuge figures

    • Undated

    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…

    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman PF-31 Ultrasonic Spirometer

    • Undated

    Spirometers determine lung capacity and health by measuring how quickly respiration happens and how much air is both inhaled and exhaled.

    • Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Spirometry--Equipment and supplies, Respiration--Measurement, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman Model LB-1 Medical Gas Analyzer

    • Undated
    • Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman Spirometer Recorder

    • Undated

    Spirometers determine lung capacity and health by measuring how quickly and how much air is inhaled and then exhaled.

    • Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Spirometry--Equipment and supplies, Respiration--Measurement, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman System E2A Electrolyte Analyzer

    • Undated
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Medical laboratory technology, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Electrolytes, Electrolytes--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Vessels (Containers), Medical instruments and apparatus

    Container of Peels brand insomnia relief pills

    • Undated
    • Manufacturer Johnston Drug Company
    • Subject Hypnotics, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Insomnia--Treatment
  • Photographs

    Beckman Cardiac Monitor

    • Undated

    The instrument includes heart rate and echocardiogram monitoring.

    • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
    • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Echocardiography, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Heart rate monitoring, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman/Spinco 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 model is likely a contemporary of the 120.

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

    Beckman oxygen analyzer, medical gas analyzer, and dynograph recorder

    • Undated

    The unit in the photograph includes a Beckman OM-11 oxygen meter, LB-2 gas analyzer, and R411 dynograph recorder.

    • Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Beckman 946A Lead Terminator

    • Undated

    This instrument was designed to be incorporated into electroencephalograph units and included an impedance meter. An electroencephalogram test detects electrical impulses in the brain via electrodes attached to the…

    • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Electroencephalography, Medical electronics, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Vessels (Containers), Medical instruments and apparatus

    Container of RAY-NOX sun protectant

    • Undated

    Circular glass container with black screw cap lid. Container is filled with white ointment. Brown paper label reads "RAY-NOX" in light brown text.

    This early sunscreen, 10-15% PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid or…

    • Manufacturer Torch Laboratories, Inc.
    • Subject Ointments, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Sunscreens (Cosmetics), Drugs, Medicine bottles
  • Photographs

    Unidentified woman using a Beckman 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 model is likely part of the same product line.

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

    Beckman Model RM-10 Apnea Alarm

    • Undated
    • Subject Sleep apnea syndromes, Medical instruments and apparatus, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • 2 items
    Vessels (Containers), Medical instruments and apparatus

    Bottle for Crixivan 400 mg HIV Protease Inhibitor

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    Round plastic pill bottle labeled "Crixivan" 400 mg.

    • Manufacturer Merck & Co.
    • Subject HIV (Viruses)--Treatment, HIV infections--Treatment, Antiviral agents, Merck & Co., Protease inhibitors, Medicine bottles, Drugs
  • Photographs

    Beckman Metabolic Respiratory System

    • Undated

    This system was produced by Beckman's Advanced Technology Operations (ATO).

    • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
    • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Metabolism--Testing, Medical electronics, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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