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Sub-series 1. Videotapes, 1989-2007, undated

 Sub-Series

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Spinco Historical Collection contains the corporate records of the Spinco Division of Beckman Coulter, Incorporated. The collection is arranged into the following eight series:

From the Collection:
  1. Product History Files
  2. Business Activities Files
  3. Printed Materials
  4. Miscellaneous
  5. Audio-Visual Materials
  6. Electronic Storage Materials
  7. Oversized Materials
  8. Photographic Materials

Dates

  • Creation: 1989-2007, undated

Sub-series Description

This sub-series contains videotapes concerning the history of Spinco. The contents of Boxes 42-45 are arranged alphabetically by format, numerically by tape number, and alphabetically by title. The contents of Box 46 are arranged alphabetically by format and alphabetically by title. The contents of Boxes 47-49 are arranged alphabetically by title.

Training videotapes regarding the use and maintenance of various Spinco instruments and components make up the largest portion of the materials in this sub-series. A significant number of videotapes containing footage of Spinco meetings and celebrations, and promotional videotapes for various Spinco instruments are also found in this sub-series. Videotaped interviews of former Spinco employees and executives, and videotapes of documentaries regarding the history of Spinco and its parent company Beckman Coulter, Incorporated are preserved in this sub-series as well.

The videotapes preserved this sub-series are in a number of formats. VHS videotapes make up the majority of the items in this sub-series. A noticeable number of videotapes in the U-Matic and DVCam formats are also found here. A handful of videotapes in the Betacam SP, Digital Betacam S, and U-Matic S formats are also present in this sub-series. Single examples of 1 Inch and Beta videotapes are found in this sub-series as well.

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

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