Name/Title
Geiger CounterEntry/Object ID
2004.35.3Description
Yellow plastic case with aluminum dial with numbers from 0 to 5. Two black dials on the top, just beneath the handle. "FCDA ITEM NO. CD V-720 MOD 2 / VICTOREEN MODEL 720 / MFGD. FOR THE FCDA BY / THE VICTOREEN INSTRU. CO. / CLEVELAND, OHIO USA SER. NO. 34498"Context
Dr. Oscar S. Peterson, Jr. was the radiological officer for the State Civil Defense Agency from the 1950s to early 1970s. This Geiger counter was part of his personal kit, meant to investigate any nuclear fallout.Acquisition
Accession
2004.35Source or Donor
Peterson, Jeneva P. (1915-2008)Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Given in Memory of Dr. O.S. Peterson, Jr.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Victoreen Instrument Co.Date made
1959 - 1962Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Counter, GeigerNomenclature Primary Object Term
Detector, RadiationNomenclature Class
Nuclear Physics T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
7-1/2 inWidth
5 inLength
9 inMaterial
Plastic, AluminumRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Peterson, Oscar S., Jr. (1912-1988)