Sub-series 2. Legal Files, 1929-1962, 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: 1929-1962, undated
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains Arnold O. Beckman's personal legal files. Most of the files in this sub-series concern legal cases involving chemistry on which Beckman served as an expert witness, including, but not limited to the Church Horse Doping Case, and the Cox and Weatherill Oil Swindle Case. A small number of files documenting Beckman's personal legal affairs, including a couple of his early attempts at invention and business dealings (most notably his purchase of John J. Murdock's stake in National Technical Laboratories) are also preserved in this sub-series.
The contents of the Legal Files consist of legal documents, correspondence, scientific data, notes, clippings, financial documents, proceedings, minutes, reports, and printed materials.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215.873.8265
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