Detector, Radiation
Object number2013.120.4
Manufacturer
Jordan Electronics, Inc.
Datec. 1960
OriginAlhambra, CA
MediumCardboard, ink, metal, plastic, cloth
Credit LineGift of Mildred S. Sass
DescriptionPart of the Radiological Defense Kit.
Rectangular, cardboard box containing a yellow radiation survey meter, roll of plastic, yellow shoulder strap, and two blue cloth sachets.DimensionsBox: 6.50" H, 8.00" W, 4.75" depthInscriptionsOn top: "2-D-Batteries / 1-B- .."
MarksOn side: "RADIATION SURVEY METER / SERIAL NUMBER 15867 / MODEL JORDAN 710-4 / FCDA ITEM NO. CD V-10 MODEL 4 / CONTRACT NO. GS-00S-3186 / MANUFACTURED FOR THE FCDA BY / JORDAN ELECTRONICS, INC. / ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA / WEIGHT 3 LBS."
Historical NotesPart of the Radiological Defense Kit owned by E. H. Kratz. Kratz lived in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania and was part of the community Civil Defense team. He not only built and stocked a bomb shelter in his back yard, but he also attended local meetings pertaining to Civil Defense and nuclear attack and ordered the radiological kit that was donated. This kit was for home detection. Donor Mildred S. Sass is Kratz’s daughter.
Previous owner
E. H. Kratz
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