Sub-series 5. Oversized Photographic Materials, 1965-2010, undated
Scope and Content
The Syntex Syva Alumni Association Collection consists of materials collected by the SSAA, which were created by or pertain to Syntex Corporation. The collection is arranged into the following five series:
- Printed Materials
- Miscellaneous
- Audio-Visual Materials
- Oversized
- Photographic Materials
Dates
- Creation: 1965-2010, undated
Sub-series Description
This sub-series consists of oversized photographic materials collected by the Syntex Syva Alumni Association, all of which were created Syntex Corporation and its corporate successor Roche Bioscience. The contents of each individual box in this series are arranged alphabetically by format and by subject.
Oversized photographs of several Syntex facilities, most notably aerial photographs of the firm's Palo Alto, California campus, make up the bulk of the materials in this series. A photo album created by Syntex's Physiology Department, which contains photographs of the department's social functions and personnel is also found in this sub-series. A photo collage of Syntex veterinary pathologists and a group photo Syntex general managers are also present in this sub-series. A transparency of a memorial plaque dedicated to Syntex Chief Executive Officer Albert Bowers is preserved here as well.
Note - Item level cataloging may be available, consult Image Archives.
Repository Details
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