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"Prosthetic patients aided by new computer program", 1995-03-31; 1995-04-12

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: SC003-005-00479

Scope and Contents

"Biosculptor Eddy Gosschalk operates the computer to make a 3-D image of the cast, to the right of the photo." "This is a 3-D computer-generated image of a plaster cast." "Wayne Wilkerson, prosthetist, makes a plaster mold of Willie Stulz's leg." "Southern California Orthotics & Prosthetics is one ofthe first companies in the nation to use the latest computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing technology to help amputees and other physically challenged people. Biosculptor is so new that SCOP is 1st company in western US and 2nd in nation to implement it. Instead of cumbersome plaster models that took hours to carve, 3-D models on a computer now sculpted using a cursor in minutes. ALSO: NEED A MUG SHOT OF WAYNE [Wilkerson] TO RUN WITH A QUOTE BY HIM IN A SUNDAY APRIL 23 WWII special on orthotics/prosthetics changes since WWII." [Envelope contains additional related images; mug shot of Wilkerson never ran in April 23 issue, though he was quoted in paper.]

Dates

  • Other: 1995-03-31; 1995-04-12

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Dan Rios papers are currently undergoing processing and are open for research. The department has internal documentation over what is in individual envelopes and can search for people, places, and events from 1968 - 2001 in advance of any visits so that we can ensure we have materials on hand for researchers. Please contact Special Collections in advance to request access.

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Extent

From the Collection: 222.31 Linear Feet (186 containers totaling 195 boxes and drawers of various sizes, roughly sized like postcard boxes. Metal containers house 2 or 3 drawers each.)

Language

From the Collection: English

Materials Specific Details

35 mm color negative

Repository Details

Part of the CSUSM Special Collections Repository

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