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Dosimeter

Object number2013.120.5

Manufacturer The Bendix Corporation

OriginCincinnati, OH

MediumCardboard, ink, metal, plastic, cloth, paper

Credit LineGift of Mildred S. Sass

DescriptionPart of the Radiological Defense Kit. Rectangular, cardboard box containing a yellow charger, two dosimeters, two yellow instruction booklets, and two blue cloth sachets. Small roll of cardboard is on top of contents.DimensionsBox: 6.125" H, 4.25" W, 3.25" depth
InscriptionsOn opposite side: "1-B battery" and "S.N. 2442".
MarksOn side: "RADIOLOGICAL DOSIMETER CHARGER / O.C.D.M. ITEM NO. CD V750 MODEL 5 / CINCINNATI DIVISION / BENDIX CORPORATION".
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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