Guide to the Founders of the Future; Hewlett and Packard Dinner Papers
Stanford University Libraries
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
October 2010
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Overview
Call Number: SC0498
Title: Founders of the future; Hewlett and Packard dinner papers
Dates: 1989-1995
Physical Description:
0.5 linear foot
Summary: Collection includes video tape of the event, text of the speech by Gerhard Casper, color photographs from the event, computer
printouts of the exhibit panels on display, copies of historical photographs, and an 1989 booklet on the history of HP. Speakers
at the event included John Freidenrich, Morris Doyle, Gerhard Casper, David Packard, and William Hewlett. Edited into the
video tape are two videos shown during the event: one piece on the science and engineering quad on campus and FOUNDERS OF
THE FUTURE, about Hewlett and Packard and their involvement with Stanford.
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Repository:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford University Libraries
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: speccollref@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/spc.html
Administrative Information
Information about Access
This collection is open for research.
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Cite As
Founders of the Future; Hewlett and Packard Dinner Papers (SC0498). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
In acknowledgement of their many contributions to Stanford University, including their most recent gift toward the construction
of a new science and engineering quad, David Packard and William Hewlett were honored by the University at a dinner event
in April, 1995.
Description of the Collection
Collection includes video tape of the event, text of the speech by Gerhard Casper, color photographs from the event, computer
printouts of the exhibit panels on display, copies of historical photographs, and an 1989 booklet on the history of HP. Speakers
at the event included John Freidenrich, Morris Doyle, Gerhard Casper, David Packard, and William Hewlett. Edited into the
video tape are two videos shown during the event: one piece on the science and engineering quad on campus and FOUNDERS OF
THE FUTURE, about Hewlett and Packard and their involvement with Stanford.
Access Terms
Casper, Gerhard
Doyle, Morris.
Freidenrich, John.
Hewlett, William R.
Packard, David, 1912-1996
Stanford University--Buildings.
Photoprints
Videorecordings.
Collection Contents
Box 1, Folder 1
Founders of the Future
1995
Physical Description: 1 videotape (VHS)
Box 1, Folder 2
Use copy
1995
Physical Description: 1 optical disc (DVD)
Box 1, Folder 3-4
Photographs from the event
Box 1, Folder 5
Text of Gerhard Casper's speech
1995
Box 1, Folder 6
Print out of exhibit panels
1995
Box 1, Folder 8
"Test of Time" booklet on H-P
1989
Box 2, Folder 1
Program and invitation
1995
Box 2, Folder 2
Copy prints of historic images pertaining to W. Hewlett, D. Packard, and Stanford
1931-1961
Box 2, Folder 3
Photocopied historical source materials: Stanford classes and commencement
Box 2, Folder 4
Photocopied historical source materials: post-1940 information including oral histories
Box 2, Folder 5
Photocopied historical source materials: David Packard student materials
Box 2, Folder 6
Photocopied historical source materials: William Hewlett and David Packard gifts
Box 2, Folder 7
Photocopied historical source materials: William Hewlett's father and background
Box 2, Folder 8
Photocopied historical source materials: William Hewlett as trustee
Box 2, Folder 9
Photocopied historical source materials: David Packard as trustee
Box 2, Folder 10
Photocopied historical source materials: William Hewlett and David Packard research associates
Box 2, Folder 11
Photocopied historical source materials: William Hewlett student materials
