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    Discover the stories behind the historic objects at the CDC Museum. Learn why they are valuable to CDC'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 CDC Equipment Development Shop.

    Developed by Dr. Dan Sudia, Dr. Roy Chamberlain and the CDC 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 CDC Headquarters is all wool and measures 60″ high by 114″ wide.

    The First American Flag flown over CDC Headquarters at Clifton Road.

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    Last Reviewed: March 11, 2021
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