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Series XIII. Oversized, 1952-2005, undated

 Series
Identifier: XIII

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

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:

From the Collection:
  1. Arnold O. Beckman Files
  2. Business Activities Files
  3. Corporate and Division Histories
  4. Press Releases
  5. Financial Records
  6. In-House Publications
  7. Salvadoran Kidnappings and Negotiations
  8. Clippings and Advertisements
  9. Patent Files
  10. Photographic Materials
  11. Bulletins
  12. Audio-Visual Materials
  13. Oversized
  14. Instructions and Manuals

Dates

  • Creation: 1952-2005, undated

Extent

2.8 Linear Feet (3 Boxes (3 Oversized Boxes))

Series Description

Arranged alphabetically by format, this series contains a handful of miscellaneous oversized items. Most of the items in this series, including the advertisements, calendar, periodicals, a photograph of Beckman Instruments' 1952 Annual Picnic, posters, publications, and an album of patents pertain to Arnold O. Beckman and Beckman Instruments, Incorporated. A photograph and photo negative labelled "Spring Lake, 50th Anniversary," and a wall hanging bust of Joseph Priestly, none of which have any apparent connection to Arnold O. Beckman or Beckman Coulter, are also found in this series.

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

Contact:
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