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David J. Sencer ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Museum: In Association with the Smithsonian Institution

Hidden History – Stories from the Collection

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Museum artifacts in storage

Discover the stories behind the historic objects at the ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Museum. Learn why they are valuable to ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's history, and how they came to be a part of the collection. Dive deeper using the included enrichment modules.​​

Wellbee

Wellbee was first introduced to the public on March 11, 1962, in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper.

Character created by Harold M. Walker.

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Shapona

This is a statue of Shapona, the West African God of Smallpox.

Made in Nigeria of wood, monkey skull, cowrie shells, thread, and other materials.

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PHS Seal Mystery

The seal pictured above was removed from one the smokestacks of a USPHS cutter ship...

The seal pictured above was removed from one the smokestacks of a USPHS cutter ship.

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Red Spots

This bright yellow life vest and oxygen mask are souvenirs from the “Red Spots” Epi-Aid.

Eastern Air Lines passenger oxygen mask and life vest.

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Mountin's Microscope

E. Leitz-Wetzlar microscope, used by Dr. Mountin in medical school and in his early career as a physician

E. Leitz-Wetzlar microscope, used by Dr. Mountin in medical school and in his early career as a physician

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Light Trap

Mosquito Light Trap - Developed by Dr. Dan Sudia, Dr. Roy Chamberlain and the ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Equipment Development Shop.

Developed by Dr. Dan Sudia, Dr. Roy Chamberlain and the ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Equipment Development Shop.

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Portable Computer

It probably weighed less than 24.5 pounds, the weight of this substantial Osborne 1.

Osborne Computer Corporation.

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American Flag

The First American Flag flown over ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Headquarters is all wool and measures 60″ high by 114″ wide.

The First American Flag flown over ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Headquarters at Clifton Road.

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