Sub-series 1. Clippings, 1950-2011
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: 1950-2011
Sub-series Description
Arranged chronologically by year, this sub-series contains clippings of news stories regarding the Beckman concern. Most of the materials in this sub-series regard Beckman Instruments, Incorporated. Clippings concerning Beckman Coulter, Incorporated and company founder Arnold O. Beckman are also found here.
The contents of the Clippings files consist mainly of newspaper clippings, magazine clippings, newspaper article reprints, and magazine article reprints. A small amount of accompanying materials, including correspondence and press releases, are found within these files as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215.873.8265
215.873.5265 (Fax)
reference@sciencehistory.org