Sub-series 3. Miscellaneous, 1935-1973, 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: 1935-1973, undated
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains miscellaneous financial files created by several corporate predecessors of Beckman Coulter, Incorporated. Most of the files in this sub-series were created by National Technical Laboratories and its successor Beckman Instruments, Incorporated. A handful of files created by Arnold O. Beckman, Incorporated, Berkeley Division, Helipot Corporation, National Inking Appliance Company, and Republic Flow Meters Company are also preserved in this sub-series.
The contents of the Miscellaneous files consist of a wide variety of financial materials. Ledger pages, tax documents, and correspondence are the most common materials found in these files. The files' contents also include expense books, invoices, and purchase orders. Stock offering documents, a note agreement, a checkbook, and corporate data are preserved within the Miscellaneous files as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
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