Series IV. Press Releases, 1955-1994

Arranged chronologically, this series contains press releases distributed by Beckman Instruments, Incorporated to media organizations between 1955 and 1994. The materials in this series provide information regarding Beckman Instruments' development and business activities from the company's perspective. They also shed light on the firm's public relations efforts. Product introductions, product literature introductions, facility openings, employee news, and company social functions are among the news stories publicized in the Press Releases. Financial news, acquisition announcements, contract announcements, and corporate restructuring announcements are documented in the Press Releases as well.

The contents of this series consist mainly of the press releases themselves. A significant number of accompanying photographs, most of which are physically attached to the press releases, are also included in this series. A small number of accompanying brochures and bulletins for various Beckman products are preserved in this series as well.