Radiological Survey Meter

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Radiological Survey Meter

Entry/Object ID

9.15.65

Description

Radiological Survey Meter, Part of Federal Civil Defense Administration Radiological Instrument Kit for Waldorf High School. (a) Radiological Survey Meter. Material: metal, glass. Size: 7 1/2" x 4" x 6" H. Description: yellow enameled metal case with handle; black plastic dial with indications for Circuit Check, OFF, Zero, x100, x10, x1, x0.1; r/hr glass covered gauge at top; black dial labeled “Zero”; black print on top: OCD Item No. CD V-715, Model No. 1B, Ser. No. 33468, The Victoreen Instrument Co., Cleveland, Ohio; black print on side: “Warning, prevent corrosion, remove all batteries when not in use”; Civil Defense logo on side; metal latch on each end. (b) Booklet. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: yellow paper cover; black print: "Instruction and Maintenance Manual, Radiological Survey Meter, OCD Item No. CD V-715, Model No. 1B, Manufactured 1964, The Victoreen Instrument Company, 5806 Hough Avenue, Cleveland, 3, Ohio"; 16 pages. (c) Strap. Material: plastic, metal. Size: 1 1/2" x 4 1/2". Description: yellow plastic strap; metal clips at end. (d) Box. Material: cardboard. Size: 9" W. x 6" H. x 4 3/4" D. Description: brown cardboard box; black print on side: "Radiological Survey Meter, OCDM Item No. CD-V-715, Model No. 1B, Mfg. by Victoreen Instrument Co., Cleveland, Ohio."

Context

Civil Defense; Emergency Management. Item located inside crate 9.15.63.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Radiological Survey Meter

Class

Electrical & Magnetic T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Sci & Tech

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

March 20, 2015

Update Date

November 21, 2024