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Geiger tube
Geiger tube

Geiger tube

Inventory Number2004-1-0421
ClassificationGeiger Counter
User Kenneth T. Bainbridge 1904 - 1996
Accessorieskey to open the can is taped to the top.
DescriptionGeiger tube in hermetically sealed can. Label on can reads "Tracerlab/GEIGER TUBE/THIS HERMETICALLY SEALED CAN CONTAINS ONE TRACERLAB TYPE/ TGC 6 GEIGER TUBE, SERIAL 6AI34,/WINDOW THICKENESS_________MG./PER SQ. CM. TO OPEN CAN USE ATTACHED KEY./TUBE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS /ARE ENCLOSED./TRACERLAB, INC./130 HIGH STREET BOSTON 10, MASSS.
Curatorial RemarksFor information concerning the life and work of Kenneth Bainbridge, see Bainbridge "People" file. See also Bainbridge, Kenneth T. (Kenneth Tompkins), 1904-1996. Papers of Kenneth Tompkins Bainbridge: an inventory, Harvard University Archives, available at <a href="http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.ARCH:hua23003" target="_blank">website</a>. This collection documents Bainbridge's professional activities from 1904-1996 and contains biographical materials, correspondence, research and teaching materials, awards, photographs, and newspaper articles.
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