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Arnold O. Beckman medallion

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A test or initial pressing of a medallion bearing Arnold Beckman's face and his personal motto, "there is no satisfactory substitute for excellence." The fact that the medal refers to him as "founder" (as opposed to "founder of Beckman Instruments, Inc.") implies that this medal was used for an internal award at Beckman Instruments or a related company.

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  • 5 in. W x 7 in. L
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 1. Image Files
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  • Box 58, Folder 58

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Arnold O. Beckman

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“Arnold O. Beckman Medallion,” n.d. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 58, Folder 58. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/4f16c290f.

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