[United States National Bureau of Standards Ruler]

One of 81 objects in the series: NBS special publication available on this site.
Thumbnail image of item number 1 in: '[United States National Bureau of Standards Ruler]'.
Thumbnail image of item number 2 in: '[United States National Bureau of Standards Ruler]'.

PDF Version Also Available for Download.

Description

Ruler issued by the United States National Bureau of Standards. The front includes measurements in centimeters (to 15) and inches (to 6); there is text on the back comparing metric and customary units for length, volume, and weight.

Physical Description

1 ruler : plastic ; 3 x 16 cm.

Creation Information

United States. National Bureau of Standards. December 1972.

Context

This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Technical Report Archive and Image Library and was provided by the UNT Libraries Government Documents Department to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 2241 times, with 119 in the last month. More information about this object can be viewed below.

Who

People and organizations associated with either the creation of this physical object or its content.

Author

Distributor

Publisher

Audiences

We've identified this physical object as a primary source within our collections. Researchers, educators, and students may find this object useful in their work.

Provided By

UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Serving as both a federal and a state depository library, the UNT Libraries Government Documents Department maintains millions of items in a variety of formats. The department is a member of the FDLP Content Partnerships Program and an Affiliated Archive of the National Archives.

About | Browse this Partner

Contact Us

Corrections Questions

What

Descriptive information to help identify this physical object. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Digital Library.

Titles

Description

Ruler issued by the United States National Bureau of Standards. The front includes measurements in centimeters (to 15) and inches (to 6); there is text on the back comparing metric and customary units for length, volume, and weight.

Physical Description

1 ruler : plastic ; 3 x 16 cm.

Notes

"Issued December 1972."

Source

  • NBS Metric Kit : Official Metric Information, NBS Special Publication 410, United States National Bureau of Standards, Washington D.C.

Language

Item Type

Identifier

Unique identifying numbers for this object in the Digital Library or other systems.

Relationships

Collections

This object is part of the following collection of related materials.

Technical Report Archive and Image Library

This selection of materials from the Technical Report Archive and Image Library (TRAIL) includes hard-to-find reports published by various government agencies. The technical publications contain reports, images, and technical descriptions of research performed for U.S. government agencies. Topics range from mining, desalination, and radiation to broader physics, biology, and chemistry studies. Some reports include maps, foldouts, blueprints, and other oversize materials.

About | Browse this Collection

Related Items

NBS Metric Kit: Official Metric Information (Collection)

NBS Metric Kit: Official Metric Information

Kit issued by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards containing materials regarding conversion to the metric system of measurement. The kit includes a letter of introduction; an order form; two plastic cards printed with rulers and conversion information; and four booklets that discuss how the metric system is different from the English system of measurement, why America should switch, and reference materials for converting.

Relationship to this item: (Is Part Of)

NBS Metric Kit : Official Metric Information, NBS Special Publication 410, ark:/67531/metadc67329/

What responsibilities do I have when using this physical object?

Digital Files

When

Dates and time periods associated with this physical object.

Creation Date

  • December 1972

Added to The UNT Digital Library

  • Dec. 13, 2012, 5:09 a.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Oct. 12, 2015, 4:51 p.m.

Usage Statistics

When was this object last used?

Yesterday: 0
Past 30 days: 119
Total Uses: 2,241
More Statistics

Where

Geographical information about where this physical object originated or about its content.

Place Name

Publication Place

Map Information

  • map marker Place Name coordinates. (May be approximate.)
  • Repositioning map may be required for optimal printing.

Mapped Locations

Interact With This Physical Object

Here are some suggestions for what to do next.

Start Viewing

Thumbnail image of item number 1 in: '[United States National Bureau of Standards Ruler]'.
Thumbnail image of item number 2 in: '[United States National Bureau of Standards Ruler]'.

PDF Version Also Available for Download.

Citations, Rights, Re-Use

International Image Interoperability Framework

IIF Logo

We support the IIIF Presentation API

Links for Robots

Helpful links in machine-readable formats.

Archival Resource Key (ARK)

International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF)

Metadata Formats

Images

URLs

Stats

United States. National Bureau of Standards. [United States National Bureau of Standards Ruler], physical object, December 1972; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc123540/: accessed March 26, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

Back to Top of Screen