Sub-series 3. Board of Directors Files, 1976-1996

Arranged chronologically by date, this sub-series consists of Sigma-Aldrich Corporation’s Board of Directors Files, which were collected by Alfred Bader. These files mainly document the activities of Sigma-Aldrich’s Board of Directors between 1976 and 1979 and provide some insight into decisions made by the board during that time period. The files also contain a limited amount of material regarding a few of Sigma-Aldrich’ annual shareholders meetings, which were held in conjunction with the firm’s Board of Directors meetings. Two files regarding the Board of Directors of Sigma-Aldrich’s division Sigma Chemical Company from 1980 and 1981 are also preserved here.

The contents of the Board of Directors Files consist of a variety of materials. Memoranda, financial documents, minutes, and letters are the most common items found in these files. Small amounts of other miscellaneous materials, including, but not limited to, press releases, reports, meeting agendas, and legal documents are preserved here as well.