Series V. Financial Records, 1911-1974, undated
Scope and Content
The Beckman Historical Collection contains the corporate records of the American scientific and medical instrument manufacturer Beckman Coulter, Incorporated and the personal papers of American scientist and industrialist Arnold O. Beckman. The collection is arranged into the following fourteen series:
- Arnold O. Beckman Files
- Business Activities Files
- Corporate and Division Histories
- Press Releases
- Financial Records
- In-House Publications
- Salvadoran Kidnappings and Negotiations
- Clippings and Advertisements
- Patent Files
- Photographic Materials
- Bulletins
- Audio-Visual Materials
- Oversized
- Instructions and Manuals
Dates
- Creation: 1911-1974, undated
Extent
9.8 Linear Feet (7 Boxes (6 Record Boxes and 1 Hollinger Box))
Series Description
This series contains financial records created by several corporate predecessors of Beckman Coulter, Incorporated. The Financial Records provide a reasonably detailed financial history of the firms that eventually became part of Beckman Coulter. By studying the contents of these files, one can also learn much about the companies' growth and development. The contents of the Financial Records series are arranged into the following three sub-series:
- Ledgers
- Statements
- Miscellaneous
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
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