Re: Error OLD X-RAY SHOE-FITTING MACHINES ...

["George Anastas" <ANASTASG@facmgmtserver.fm.csus.edu>]

Date:          Mon, 23 Sep 96 15:10:17 -0500
Reply-to:      radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu
From:          Randall_F_Brich@RL.gov
To:            Multiple recipients of list <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
Subject:       Re: Error OLD X-RAY SHOE-FITTING MACHINES ...

Yes.  Once a moth I used to go to a Buster Brown Shoe and pick up one 
of the free comics and I looked at the bones in my feet, wiggle my 
toes,...

See Radiation Hygiene Handbook by Hanson Blatz, 1959.  Hanson Blatz,
 Saul Harris,  a fellow by the name of Hempelmann and others wrote 
about the machines (like in the 1950's and early 60's).  My 
recollection was that the exposure was like r/minute, rather low 
energy but still significant.

I think Ron Kathren and others remarked about this item a year or so 
ago, and, Oak Ridge or others may have a machine.

Good Luck.

George Anastas

     
     Does anyone recall the old x-ray shoe-fitting machines that were used 
     in the 30's and 40's?  Apparently these machines were powerful enough 
     to allow the fitter to see the bones of the feet and thus, ensure a 
     good fit.  I am particularly interested in any references anyone may 
     have to these machines, especially estimated doses to users. 
     As others may be interested please reply to RadSafe. Thanks.
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