Sub-series 1. Videotapes, 1985-2000, 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: 1985-2000, undated
Sub-series Description
Arranged numerically by tape number, this sub-series contains videotapes regarding the life and career of Arnold O. Beckman and the history of Beckman Instruments, Incorporated. The footage recorded on the tapes includes interviews, documentaries, tributes, and celebrations. The videotapes preserved in this sub-series are in the following formats: Betacam, U-Matic S, U-Matic, and VHS.
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