Sub-series 8. Jerry Gallwas Electrophoresis Files, 1962-1963, 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: 1962-1963, undated
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains electrophoresis files belonging to Jerry Gallwas, a long-time Beckman employee who enjoyed a distinguished career with the firm. During the 1960s, Gallwas was a member of the team responsible for the founding and development of Beckman Instruments' clinical diagnostics business. Later in his career, he served as Beckman Coulter's Director of Project Management.
These files concern hemoglobin and protein electrophoresis tests conducted by Gallwas while serving as a medical technician in the United States Army. The contents of these files consist of electrophoresis separations (stained paper strips) and scans (line charts). The tests documented in these files were taken with an early Beckman Model R Paper Electrophoresis System.
Repository Details
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