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Arnold O. Beckman: One Hundred Years of Excellence

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This video was originally distributed as a CD-ROM included with the 2000 book of the same name, written by Arnold Thackray and Minor Myers, Jr. Narrated by Arnold O. Beckman's grandson, Arne W. Beckman, this short film covers Beckman's life including his professional accomplishments, like the invention of the electric pH meter and the success of his company, Beckman Instruments, and his later philanthropy through the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.

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  • 17M 08S
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Chemical Heritage Foundation. “Arnold O. Beckman: One Hundred Years of Excellence.” Cd-roms, 2000. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/oaw6jnh.

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