Sub-series 2. Statements, 1935-1957
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: 1935-1957
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains financial statement files created by several corporate predecessors of Beckman Coulter, Incorporated. Most of the materials in this sub-series were created by National Technical Laboratories and its successor Beckman Instruments, Incorporated. A few files created by Arnold O. Beckman, Incorporated, Berkeley Scientific Corporation/Berkeley Division, Helipot Corporation, and National Sales Corporation are also preserved in this sub-series.
The contents of the files in this sub-series consist mainly of financial statements, which are also referred to as reports, profit and loss budgets, operating statements, and balance sheets. A significant amount of accompanying materials, including correspondence, ledger sheets, tax documents, and notes are found in these files as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
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