Historical Scientific Equipment

Close-up images showcasing various scientific apparatuses, including gun mechanisms, laboratory techniques, and experimental designs related to resource management and military applications.

Laboratory Techniques - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

The photograph shows a close-up of the traversing mechanism of a gun. It was taken at Camp Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky on November 26, 1918. The photograph is numbered 111-SC-30315 and was taken by a photographer named S.C. The description was issued on December 21, 2018, and the photo is part of the series SYNOL 9 A.

Nurseries: Tree Seeds - Minnesota. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Laboratory Techniques - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Image showing the Haber synthetic ammonia catalyst testing plant at American University in Washington, D.C. The photograph captures catalyst bombs and a switchboard. The image was taken on January 30, 1920, by Sgt. Hitz. Reference number for this image is 67761 29 01.

This photograph shows a nose release (rear) mechanism of an experimental design for trench warfare materials at the Ford Building in Washington, D.C. It was taken on May 6, 1918, by Lt. M.S. Lentz and issued by the Ordnance Department. This image is not intended for publication.

Instrumentation: Climatic - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Fire Control Research - North Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Sgt. Gray is seen in this photo, taken on March 11, 1919. The image shows radio receiving sets with a range of 6000 to 18000 meters. This is an interior view of the equipment. It is marked as "issued for official use only" and "not for publication."

The photograph shows a Clark-Raisig filter cartridge, developed as part of the mechanical research conducted by H.H. Clark in the Chemical Warfare Service during World War I. The cartridge is shown in the assembly stage. The image was received from the Chemical Warfare Service; Research Division on July 12, 1918.

Cultural medium preparation room at the Central Laboratories, Hospital Center in Mars sur Allier, Nievre, France during World War One. The room is equipped with glassware sterilizer seen on the left side of the image. This photograph was taken by Pvt. Clyde Eddy of the Signal Corps.

The image shows a group of workers at the Salt Lake, Utah, experiment station of the U.S. Bureau of Mines during World War One. They were involved in developing graphite, which was in high demand for war purposes. Graphite is highly flammable and requires high temperatures and time to burn.

Physiological tests being conducted on mice as part of research by E.K. Marshall in the Chemical Warfare Service's Research Division during World War I. The image shows a mouse chain in progress. This photograph was received from the Chemical Warfare Service's Research Division on July 12, 1918.

Water Yield Studies - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

The image shows a SCR 56 F.C. Aero radio transmitter, part of the SCR Apparatus used during World War One. The photograph was taken on March 5, 1918. It is noted that the image is not intended for publication. The image is accompanied by laboratory notes mentioning TULEM 26RI.

Fig I. Sezione del monte , Archaeological sites, Reservoirs, Pools. The Antonio Cardinal Tosti Collection

A photograph of a smoke box filter canister before assembly, taken by H. H. Clark, a member of the Chemical Warfare Service's Research Division during World War One. The image was received from the Research Division on July 12, 1918. This canister was used for mechanical research purposes by the Chemical Warfare Service.

Forest Mensuration - Michigan. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

The photograph shows the ammonia cracker and scrubbers at the Haber synthetic ammonia catalyst testing plant located at the American University in Washington, D.C. It was taken on January 30, 1920, by Sgt. Hitz and is labeled with the official number 67763.

INSPECT DIV MTA This photograph depicts a balloon set with a transmitter and receiver apparatus exposed. It was taken on September 11, 1918, by Corporal Hillhouse of the Research and Inspection Division's Photo Lab in Paris, France. It is designated as Subject 34010 and was not intended for publication.

Gas testing boards in Room 217 of the Ohio Building during World War I. The photograph was taken by the Chemical Warfare Service on an unknown date and received on April 2, 1919. The boards were used to issue gas masks and conduct tests. The photo shows three men, with the gas masks numbered 3 and 9331 displayed.

Instrumentation: Climatic - North Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Pressure testing machine used to determine film drying rates of artists' oil paints , Paints & varnishes, Research, Processes & techniques, Scientific equipment. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph Collection

A photograph taken by photographer Reco on March 7, 1918. The image shows a P.C. Transmitter (Sterling Buzzer Type) used during World War One. This photograph was assigned the number A and taken in 1918. It is not intended for publication. Laboratory notes indicate the photograph's identification as 81442.

G-76 smoke filter being assembled on a canister inside a knapsack. This photograph was taken by photographer RECO on April 2, 1919. The image depicts item number 54516, which is an example of a G-76 smoke filter being prepared for use. These filters were issued by the Chemical Warfare Service. There are M notes accompanying the image.

A Thomas-Morse 210 H.P. airplane engine is shown in the photograph. The engine is made of aluminum and has six cylinders. It weighs 560 pounds and was manufactured by the Thomas-Morse Aircraft Corporation in Ithaca, New York.

A soldier, Sgt. Reyden, is seen working in the X-Ray room of the Central Medical Dept. Laboratory in Dijon, France during World War One. The photograph was taken on September 6, 1918 and received on December 2, 1918. The image showcases the medical activities performed by the American military in support of the war effort.

Image of an experimental knapsack flame projector SUBIECT 54880 used by the Ordnance Dept. during World War One. The photograph was taken on September 7, 1918 and received with the description "TAKEN 18SUED NUMBER AU EXPERIMENTAL KNAPSACK FLAME Projector." Notes indicate it was referred to as DRONCON.

Tent Caterpillars - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Graphometer, c. 1690. Original caption: From: Early Science in Oxford, Vol. 1, by R. T. Gunther, Oxford, 1921.

Testing oils used to saturate dugout screen blankets for their permeability to noxious gases. The apparatus pictured is the standard chloropicrin apparatus, created at the American University and utilized at the Pittsburgh petroleum laboratory. This was part of the war work conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Mines in November 1918.

Laboratory Techniques - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

This image features a SCR apparatus known as the S.C.R. 70 Vacuum tube receiver. The photo was taken in March 1918. It is file number 92616 and was not meant for publication. It was presumably used for laboratory purposes.

Picture of Ingmar Jungner's story of autochemist.The story is in the archive, series: XXX image text: "Fig. 15b (left). Image of the data machine PDP-5 (Digital Equipment) that succeeded LGP 21 (1965).

Coop Project: Federal National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Photograph: Chemical Warfare Service, Research Division. A.C. Fieldner conducts a gas mask examination. The apparatus depicted is used for testing canisters against the chemical compound chloropicrin. Image received from the Chemical Warfare Service, Research Division on July 12, 1918. Photograph taken by Photographer P.N. 1099.

A photograph showing the rear view of a mouthpiece nibs testing apparatus from the Chemical Warfare Service's Research Division, used for mechanical research by H.H. Clark during World War One. The photograph was received and taken on July 12, 1918, and is labeled with subject number 54776.

Image of a SCR apparatus featuring V.T. receiving tubes. The photograph, taken by Photographer 2634 on March 5, 1918, shows the equipment in a laboratory setting. The photograph was not intended for publication and is part of a collection documenting American military activities during World War One.

Genetics - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Photograph, Photograph of the Construction of a Mass-operational House Designed by Hector Guimard (No. 16); Architect: Hector Guimard ((French, 1867-1942)); France; photographic print on sensitized paper mounted on gray paper; 33.4 x 28.5 cm (13 1/8 x 11 1/4 in.)

Interior view of an American Tissot mask, developed by the Chemical Warfare Service's Research Division, during World War I. The photograph, taken by H.H. Clark, showcases the mask's design for protection against chemical warfare. This image was received and recorded by the Research Division on July 12, 1918.

Laboratory Interiors - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

A balloon descends during training at the Balloon School in Arcadia, California. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Mackenzie and received on February 18, 1919. It was passed by the M.I.D. Censor on March 21, 1919. This image is part of the collection numbered 441865.

Genetics - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

A base medical laboratory employee conducting a water analysis in St. Nazaire, Loire-inferieure, France during World War One. Photo taken by E.W. Soper on 3-27-19. Image shows equipment and technicians performing tests. Caption notes: Issue date 1-30-19.

Artificial Regeneration - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Image shows a man in a laboratory using apparatus to determine the smallest detectable amount of war gases. The photograph is part of the Chemical Warfare Service's Research Division and was taken by E.K. Marshall. The image was taken on July 12, 1918.

Theodolite, Typical Forms of Simple Jacob's Staff. Original caption: From: Surveying Instruments, Their History and Classroom Use, by Edmund R. Kiely, Bureau of Publications, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 1947.

Face in the Black Canyon or the Grand Canyon, United States, from an airplane, 1936 photograph United States of America paper. photographic support. cardboard gelatin silver print ravine, chasm, abyss, canyon

US-1 spectrometer components prior to assembly , Armories, Ordnance industry, Machinery components, Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center U.S.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Disease Control - Montana. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Genetics - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Chemical water analysis being conducted at Base Medical Laboratory #1 in St. Nazaire, France during World War One. This photograph is taken by W.W. Soper, S.C. on 3-27-19 and received on 1-30-19. The image is labeled as H 1-30-19 and shows the process of analyzing water samples.

Image of a S.C. aeroplane radio apparatus in Washington, D.C. The photo shows a hub view regulating the air fan. It was taken on April 17, 1919, by photographer Serot McKenzie. The apparatus was intended for official use only, with an issued notes number of 947371.

An airplane aligner designed by Private Cecil L. Dobbs at the Air Service Mechanics School in St. Paul, Minnesota. This device was created for official use in aligning airplanes and is not intended for publication. The photograph was taken on November 23, 1918, and received on December 3, 1918.

Stockholm, Generalstabens litografiska anstalt, Gullstrand, Allvar, Apparatus for eye measurements and three eyes with shapes reflected in them, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photographs, photographically illustrated books, Table I. 1 2 3 4, Kongl. Bold. Akad. Handl. Bd. 28. No. 7., height 310 mm, width 240 mm, 1862-06-05 - 1930-07-28, photographer, 1886 - 1896, paper, papier, collotype, maker, manufacturer

Radiosonde Unit At Ikateq Records Air Temperature, Pressure And Humidity.

Detection Survey - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Image: This photograph shows a chemical warfare service equipment used during World War One. It features a Phobene detector, a sulfur detector saturated with glow Wol-O, and a fall out vacuum bulb, among other components. The equipment is designed to detect and mitigate the effects of chemical weapons.

Aerial Photographic Laboratory at Eberts Field, Arkansas in 1919. The photograph shows the lab's office and negative file. This lab was responsible for issuing aerial photographs and carrying out research related to aerial reconnaissance during World War One. The lab's contact number was 3-0005.

"Photograph of a hand grenade and its component parts. Taken at the Signal Corps Photographic Laboratory in Washington, D.C. on April 19, 1918. The photograph was reduced by W.C.D. to Photo Division 8, subject to approval. It was approved and released by the War College Division on April 24, 1918."

Genetics - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Image depicting four tube amplifiers in a Research and Inspection Lab in Paris, France during World War One. The amplifiers are of German origin and are held by the A.E.F. Censor. Lieutenant Cloud, S.C. is the assigned photographer for this particular picture.

View of the Sigsbee probe on the George S. Blake, c. 1870 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print maker: United States of Americaprinter: Boston paper collotype fathoming, sounding. machines; parts of machines; tools and appliances. steamship, motorship

Streamflow Studies - Michigan. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Liven's gas drums after firing during pyrotechnic research conducted by J.A. Richter at the Chemical Warfare Service; Research Division. Photograph taken on July 12, 1918. This image was received from the Chemical Warfare Service and is labeled with subject number 55598 and agency reference number 1180. Approximately 10 drums can be seen in the image.

"Image of a Mark 4 airplane drop bomb being manufactured at the Edward G. Budd Mfg. Co. in Philadelphia, PA during World War One. The shell is constructed with a forward half made from a 3/8" flat sheet and a rear half made from 1/8" sheet steel. Firing pin and stabilizers are visible."

Genetics, Form and Growth Studies - Georgia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Image of an American standard box respirator mask displaying an upgraded nose clip and spring mechanism. This photo was taken by a photographer from the Chemical Warfare Service on April 2, 1919. The image is labeled as part of the "Subiect56732 Number AU" collection, with accompanying notes numbered #457.

Genetics - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Front view of a model dirigible balloon with propellers running. The photograph was taken in October 1918 and features Sgt. Vincent J. Palumbo. Restrictions apply to its use and publication.

Image displaying an end view of a Thomas 135 H.P. airplane motor, an 8 cylinder ser-ometer, utilized in Thomas D-5 type machines and L.W.F. machines. Manufactured by the Thomas-Morse Aircraft Corporation in Ithaca, N.Y. Photograph taken by D.M.A photographer, Sept 30, 1918.

Forest Insects - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

AVCO Irradiation Facility , Armories, Ordnance industry, Industrial facilities, Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center U.S.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Forest Diseases - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Laboratory Interiors - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Forest Diseases - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Aerial view of the Aerial Photograph Laboratory at Eberts Field, Arkansas in 1919. This photograph was issued by the ACHIAL Photographic Laboratory and is a part of the GIS (Geographic Information System) negative filing department's collection.

Side view of the S. C. aeroplane radio apparatus in Washington, D.C. The cap has been removed, revealing the regulating air fan. This photograph was taken by Sergeant McKenzie on April 21, 1919 and is registered as Subject 47370. The apparatus is for official use only.

Image of surgical instruments used during World War One, taken by photographer S.C. in 1920. The instruments displayed are a variety of tools that would have been essential for medical procedures during the war.

Detail view of a flame projector apparatus used for pyrotechnical research by J.A. Richter in the Chemical Warfare Service; Research Division. This photograph was taken on July 12, 1918, and received with the identification number SUBIECT 54882. The apparatus was primarily used for experiments and development related to chemical warfare.

Image of the 9 gun sight illuminating system, taken in the Research & Inaptitude Laboratory, Paris, France. The photograph was released by the A.E.F. censor on 1-7-19. Notes indicate image number 33657.

A canister leak testing apparatus is seen in this image from the Chemical Warfare Service's Research Division during World War I. It is being researched by B.B. Fogler. The apparatus is used to test the integrity of canisters, possibly containing chemical weapon components, to prevent leaks.

"Chemical Warfare Service personnel at Edgewood Arsenal, MD, conducting experiments in the chemical laboratory. This image captures a scene dated November 20, 1918, and was photographed by the Chemical Warfare Service. The lab plays a crucial role in the research and development of chemical weaponry for World War I."

Interior of a field laboratory in Dijon, France, during World War One. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Reyden from the Central Medical Department Laboratory. The image showcases the facilities and equipment used for medical research and analysis in the field. The date of submission and censorship are not provided.

HI - Kilauea. Kilauea Lighthouse Model Station, Kauai, Hawaii.

Erosion Effect - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Genetics - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Valved die casting and smoke box filter assembled with a mask. This photograph was taken by the Chemical Warfare Service's photographer on April 2, 1919. The image is labeled as NUMBER AU and it captures the assembly process of the valved die casting and smoke box filter, used as protective measures during World War One.

Surveys - District of Columbia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Alamogordo, New Mexico - Project Blue Book Film Project "BLUE BOOK"

Instrumentation: Climatic - Kentucky. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Arthur von Hübl testing filters and ultraviolet light on a color panel during 1906-1907 to study photographic effects.

The 'Inodoro' square embossed , Ivory tinted. Plate 924-G ; Plate 925-G.. text. Illustrations, Advertisements, Catalogs. 1877 - 1893. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Plumbing , Equipment and supplies , Catalogs

HALE'S SPECTROHELIOSCOPE, 3 VIEWS: COELOSTAT MIRRORS, SLITS & GRATING, AND 2 CONCAVE MIRRORS (RUSSELL W. PORTER DRAWINGS).

Artificial Regeneration - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Forest Diseases - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Volcanoes - After Mount St. Helens Eruption - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Showcase with equipment to investigate paintings; Venetians. .

Laboratory Techniques - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Erosion Effect - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

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