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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.

Photographs

Beckman Microzone Densitometer with other instruments
- 1960s
Beckman introduced a Microzone Electrophoresis System in 1964 and the Model R-110 Microzone Densitometer in 1967.

Densitometers measure density by scanning electrophoresis media. The other instruments in this image…
- Subject Medical laboratory technology, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Medical electronics, Beckman Instruments, inc., Electrophoresis
Photographs

Two women using a Model F Coulter Counter
- 1960s
Based on the Coulter principle, the Coulter 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 liquid…
- Subject Women in science, Medical laboratory technology, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Blood cell count--Equipment and supplies, Women in medicine, Flow cytometry
Photographs

Beckman D-2 Oxygen Meter in use in a hospital nursery
- Circa 1960
Los Angeles County General Hospital nurse Mary Finlay is monitoring the oxygen levels of a prematurely born infant in an incubator, to provide just the right oxygen mixture. Too little oxygen has obvious repercussions,…
- Photographer Preston E. Mitchell Commercial Photography
- Subject Los Angeles County General Hospital, Hospitals, Oxygen--Measurement, Newborn infants--Medical care, Infants, Women in medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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Chemistry sets

Lionel-Porter Biocraft Biology Lab
- 1961
Chemistry sets reached their heyday in the 1950s, but production of them began in the United States during World War I. Playing with a toy chemistry set inspired many a boy to become a chemist, and not until the late…
- Manufacturer Porter Chemical Company, Lionel Corporation
- Subject Chemistry sets, Biology, Porter Chemical Company, Lionel Corporation
Advertisements, Ephemera

What makes a rose a rose or an eye an eye?
- 1961
Color print advertisement for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). Image depicts a rose on the left, a blue eye on the right, and a multi-colored chemical model in the center of the page. The accompanying…
- Creator Of Work International Business Machines Corporation
- Subject International Business Machines Corporation, Electronic data processing, Computers, Biochemistry, Advertising
Postage stamps

Soviet postage stamp commemorating the 5th International Biochemical Congress, Moscow
- 1961
Stamp depicts chemical glassware, electron microscope, molecule, and microscopic view of cell.
- Subject Postage stamps, Biochemistry, Soviet Union, Science on postage stamps, Congresses and conventions, Commemorative postage stamps
Photographs

Beckman Spaceborne Cabin Analyzer
- Circa 1961
This gas chromatograph prototype was made by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It would continuously monitor and provide readouts for up to eight…
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Gas chromatography--Equipment and supplies, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

50 Gallon Still (Closed)
- 1963
The still produced water for use in field medical stations.
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Distillation apparatus, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

50 Gallon Still
- 1963
The still produced water for use in field medical stations.
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Distillation apparatus, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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Photographs

Beckman Model L4 Ultracentrifuge and Zonal Ultracentrifuge
- Undated
- 1963-May
- 1966-Jan
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…
- Photographer Illig, Russell
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Beckman Physiological Monitor System
- 1964
The system, designed for use in NASA's environment chambers, monitored oxygen, carbon dioxide, suit pressure, EEG, and heart rate.
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Heart beat, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Atmospheric carbon dioxide--Measurement, Electroencephalography, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Laboratory and Biostat Photosynthetic Gas Exchange System
- 1964
This system was created in 1964 by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group for the United States Air Force's School of Aerospace Medicine. This prototype photosynthetic gas exchanger could support two adult, human…
- Photographer Laursen, Rene
- Subject Respiration, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Plants--Respiration, Scientific apparatus and instruments, United States. Air Force, Space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Parotid gland secretion study
- Circa 1964
This study was developed for NASA by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group (SEG) in 1964. The SEG developed the prototype hardware required to store and analyze saliva from astronauts as part of monitoring their…
- Subject United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Salivary glands, Space medicine, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc., Parotid glands
Photographs

Beckman Physiological Monitor System
- 1964
The system, designed for use in NASA's environment chambers, monitored oxygen, carbon dioxide, suit pressure, EEG, and heart rate.
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Phonocardiography, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Transducers, Biomedical, Electroencephalography, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Beckman Biosatellite O2 system
- 1964
This oxygen monitoring equipment was made by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group (SEG) for NASA's Biosatellite Program under a subcontract to Hamilton Standard Division of United Aircraft Corporation. This…
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Rulers (Instruments), Electronics in space medicine, Pressure transducers, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs, Portraits

Portrait of Alan R. Kahn
- 1964
Alan Kahn was Beckman's Medical Director. He is pictured holding an electrode designed for use during surgery and research projects. It monitored electrical signals from the brain, heart, and muscle tissue.
- Subject Electrodes, Scientists--Portraits, Medical instruments and apparatus, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Beckman Field Hospital Lab Still
- 1964
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Distillation apparatus, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Beckman physiological and cardiovascular monitoring system
- 1965
This cardiovascular reflex conditioning system was designed by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group (SEG) in 1964 for NASA's Projects Gemini and Apollo. This system was part of astronauts' flight suits and would…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Regional blood flow--Regulation, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Monitoring Gear for Environment Chamber
- 1965
An unidentified man wearing a vest containing sensory equipment, standing beside monitoring gear for environmental chamber. Per the label on the vest, the equipment was fabricated for a NASA contract, NAS 9-3910, which…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Atmosphere--Analysis, Atmospheric carbon dioxide--Measurement, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc., Oxygen--Measurement
Photographs

Chuck Kayser with oscilloscope
- Circa 1965
Kayser, a Beckman Instruments project engineer, is holding electroencephalograph electrodes and a signal conditioner. This oscilloscope-based device was used aboard at least one of the Gemini spacecrafts to monitor…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Electrodes, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Oscilloscopes, Project Gemini (U.S.), Space medicine, Electronics in space medicine, Medical instruments and apparatus, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Beckman O2 Partial Pressure Transducer
- 1965
The oxygen transducer monitored a monkey's air supply on a 30 day Biosatellite Program mission.
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Transducers, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Beckman Phonocardiogram System
- 1965
Phonocardiographs record and plot the sounds made by the heart. This instrument was designed for use by Project Gemini astronauts.
- Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc., Phonocardiography
Photographs, Illustrations

Beckman Cardiovascular Reflex Conditioner Pneumatic System
- 1965
This cardiovascular reflex conditioning system was designed by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group (SEG) in 1964 for NASA's Projects Gemini and Apollo. This system was part of astronauts' flight suits and would…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Regional blood flow--Regulation, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs, Portraits

Robert Gafford with Cardiovascular Reflex Conditioning System
- Circa 1965
Dr. Robert Gafford, a project manager for Beckman Instruments, holds a Cardiovascular Reflex Conditioning System. This instrument was used aboard at least one of the Project Gemini manned spaceflights in 1965-1966 in an…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Blood--Circulation--Regulation, Project Gemini (U.S.), Space medicine, Medical instruments and apparatus, Scientists--Portraits, Beckman Instruments, inc.
Photographs

Beckman O2 Partial Pressure Transducer
- 1965
The oxygen transducer monitored a monkey's air supply on a 30 day Biosatellite Program mission.
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Transducers, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, inc.

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