UNITED STATES, 20TH CENTURY
This lot contains the personal laboratory effects of Sterling P. Newberry (1917-2017), a pioneer in the field of x-ray, electron diffraction, transmission electron, and scanning electron microscopy. Sterling P. Newberry was known for building one of the first x-ray and scanning electron microscopes. Within this lot includes pieces of the first scanning electron and electron diffraction microscopes, some of the first x-ray microscope image plates, and Newberry’s personal lab notebook and hand-drawn microscope schematics. There are folders of private correspondence revolving around Newberry’s influence on research and development for both General Electric and Cabot Corporation, along with the use of electron beams to design integrated circuits for the United States Air Force. Paperwork, photos, letters, and handwritten notes from Newberry attending the first scanning election microscopy convention (1943) are also included in this lot. Trays of Newberry’s laboratory glassware, microscopes, and other equipment are included. There are too many great and historically significant items to describe in this lot, you are buying a true piece of history.

Dimensions: Very large lot. Will need to be shipped by freight.

Various conditions, estate fresh lot.