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1. 95th Birthday Party for Paul Cook - Videodisc, Digital

   95th Birthday Party for Paul Cook, April 25, 2019. Video recording of Paul M. Cook's 95th birthday party at the Menlo Circus Club on April 25, 2019. Hosted by Harry Postlewait with a presentation by John Mckulsky. Speech by Paul M. Cook. The last nine minutes includes short messages to Cook from various former Raychem employees. Recorded on DVD. Running time 00:43:33.

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2. Conversations: The People of Raychem - U-matic

   Conversations: The People of Raychem, Revised, October 1, 1987. U-matic video recording used by the Raychem Corporation. NTSC encoding with unknown run time. Black plastic case has an integrated clear plastic sleeve at center. A white paper label printed with a gray and blue logo for Dasher Communications and black typewritten text is inserted into the sleeve. Printed text reads, "DASHER COMMUNICATIONS / 605 THIRD STREET / SAN FRANCISCO / C...

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3. Conversations: The People of Raychem, Uncorrected Title Version - U-matic

   Conversations: The People of Raychem, Uncorrected Titles Version, May 1987. U-matic video recording used by the Raychem Corporation. NTSC encoding with a 15 minute run time. Black plastic case has an integrated clear plastic sleeve at center. A white paper label printed with a gray and blue logo for Dasher Communications and black typewritten text is inserted into the sleeve. Printed text reads, "DASHER COMMUNICATIONS / 605 THIRD STREET / SAN...

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4. Paul Cook’s Untold Story of How Raychem Started - Disk, Optical

   Paul Cook’s Untold Story of How Raychem Started, January 31, 2017. Presentation given by Paul Cook at a Raychemer luncheon. The event was held at Michaels at Shoreline restaurant in Mountain View on January 31, 2017. Recorded and edited by Andrew Mellows. DVD-R copy. 720 x 480 frame size at 29.97 frames per second. Running time: 00:59:19 MP4 video also on file (2016.015.003.40.1)

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5. Paul Cook’s Untold Story of How Raychem Started - Video, Digital

   Paul Cook’s Untold Story of How Raychem Started, January 31, 2017. Presentation given by Paul Cook at a Raychemer luncheon. The event was held at Michaels at Shoreline restaurant in Mountain View on January 31, 2017. Recorded and edited by Andrew Mellows as an MP4 video file. 1920 x 1080 frame size at 29.97 frames per second. Running time: 00:59:23 DVD-R copy also on file (2016.015.003.40.2)

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6. Paul M. Cook Technical Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony - Video, Digital

   Black and white digital video file (MP4), "Paul M. Cook Technical Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony," February 16, 1996. TRT 0:54:50. In 1990, technical leaders at Raychem proposed creating the "Raychem Technical Hall of Fame." The first inductee was Paul M. Cook on December 11, 1991. Plaques with the names of each induction class were mounted in the lobby of Buidling J auditorium in Raychem's Menlo Park headquarters. This video shows the induction...

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7. Paul M. Cook Technical Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony - Videotape

   VHS tape, "Paul M. Cook Technical Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony," June 25, 1993, TRT 1:04:50 In 1990, technical leaders at Raychem proposed creating the "Raychem Technical Hall of Fame." The first inductee was Paul M. Cook on December 11, 1991. Plaques with the names of each induction class were mounted in the lobby of Buidling J auditorium in Raychem's Menlo Park headquarters. This video shows the induction ceremony for the second group in 199...

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8. Poly-X Commemorative Plaque with Roller Dies, April 22, 1977 - Plaque

   Poly-X Commemorative Plaque with Roller Dies, April 22, 1977. Produced in the 1970s, Poly-X (Polyimidal) was a mixed aromatic polyimide or "alkane-imide" insulated wire preferred for commercial and military aircraft construction because it weighed substantially less than other available products. In-line roller dies, such as the pair mounted on the plaque, were used to perform a 100% QC (Quality Control) check on the wire. The rectangular pla...

   Record Type: Object

   
9. Raychem 1957 to Tyco Electronics 2007 50th Anniversary DVD, 2007 - Videodisc, Digital

   Raychem 1957 to Tyco Electronics 2007 50th Anniversary DVD, 2007. The DVD is in a yellow jewel case. The DVD is white with a red arrow point upwards in the center. The bottom of the arrow reads "1957" and the top reads "2007". Below the arrow the words "Raychem Accountability Teamwork Integrity Innovation" appears. Above the arrow the DVD reads, "50" and "Tyco Electronics". The DVD has a run time of 97 minutes and 40 seconds (1:37:40). The...

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10. Raychem Corporation 25th Anniversary Pinback Button, 1982 - Button, Souvenir

    Raychem Corporation 25th Anniversary Button, 1982. Circular pinback button with white text and graphics on a green background commemorates Raychem's 25th Anniversary celebration in 1982. The 2.25" diameter button has a spiral graphic made of small dots at center with the "Raychem" logo in small text at center left. Additional text around the edge of the button reads, "TWENTY-FIFTH / ANNIVERSARY."

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11. Raychem Corporation Billion-Dollar Day Button, 1988 - Button, Souvenir

    Raychem Corporation Billion-Dollar Day Button, 1988. Circular pinback button commemorates Raychem's Billion-Dollar Day celebration on September 10, 1988 at Raychem Corporation headquarters in Menlo Park, California. The 2.125" diameter button has white text and graphics on a red background. A circular logo of overlapping parallel and radiating lines appears at center. A thin line border appears at top and bottom along with the text, "The Billion-...

    Record Type: Object

    
12. Raychem Corporation Fuquay-Varina Commemorative Plate, 1982 - Plate, Commemorative

    Raychem Corporation Fuquay-Varina Commemorative Plate, 1982. Aluminum based alloy plate made by the Wilton Armetale Company. The bowl has a 1.5" rim surrounding a shallow reservoir that has a molded image of the Seal of North Carolina. The seal shows two figures that represent Liberty and Plenty, who look toward each other in a landscape with mountains at left and a ship in a body of water at right. Liberty, on the left, stands holding a pole wit...

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13. Raychem Digital Video Files, 1990-2017 - Video, Digital

    Raychem Digital Video Files, 1990-2017. MP4 files of Raychem events from 1990 to 2017. 2016.015.003.36 File name: 2016-15-3-36_CLS_Raychem_Cook_Farewell_Div.mp4 Original file name: CLS Raychem Cook Farewell Tour of Divisions.mp4 Digital transfer of 1990 VHS (poor audio), 24:09, 105 MB 2016.015.003.37 File name: 2016-15-3-TN730_CLS Raychem Cook 90.mp4 Original file name: CLS Raychem Cook 90.mp4 2014, photo slideshow set to instrumental...

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14. Raychem Empire Map, 1978 - Map

    Raychem Empire Map, 1978. Framed map of imaginary land. Map is printed in black and blue ink on cream colored paper. Small black Fleur-de-lys are printed along the edge as a border. Below that is a secondary border of black lines and light blue ovals. In each corner is a shield with a crown. A larger version of the crown and shield is placed in the middle of the bottom border. In the lower left corner, is a black and blue emblem of two people sit...

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15. Raychem Photo Library, Personnel - Album, Photograph

    Raychem Photo Library, Personnel, c. 1960s-1970s. Photographs produced by the Raychem Corporation that show images of Raychem personnel including portraits, group photographs, awards, holiday parties, etc. The majority of the photographs are black and white 8" x 10" prints and contact sheets. Currently this category is stored in three albums that range from the 1960s to the 1970s. This selection of photographs came from a large box of mixed loos...

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16. Robert M. Halperin Digital Documents, 2014-2015 - Document, Digital

    Robert M. Halperin Digital Documents, 2014-2015. Documents put together by the Raychemers on Robert M. Halperin. 2016.015.003.43 File name: 2016-15-3-43_BackgroundRMHCornell.docx Original file name: BackgroundRMHCornell.docx Text document that includes employment history, board memberships and affiliations, education, and web references. 4 pages, 125 KB 2016.015.003.44 File name: 2016-015-3-44_Halperin 12-2014.pptx Original file name:...

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17. San Mateo County Historical Association Raychem Film and Interviews - Video, Digital

    San Mateo County Historical Association Raychem Film and Interviews, 2016-2018. Digital video interviews of former Raychem Corporation employees. Originally filmed by Kingston Media for use in creating two short films on Paul M. Cook and Robert M. Halperin for exhibit in SMCHA's Entrepreneurs gallery. Interview topics include Raychem history, culture, and products. Paul M. Cook, Raychem Founder and CEO May 20, 2016, Interviewed by Mitch Poste...

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18. The Challenge of Manufacturing Some of Raychem's Products - Videodisc, Digital

    The Challenge of Manufacturing Some of Raychem's Products, January 29, 2019. Presentation given by John Mattis, Al Keeley, and Dave Bliven at a Raychemer luncheon. The event was held at Michael's at Shorline restaurant on January 29, 2019. Recorded on DVD. Running time 00:55:20.

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19. The History of AutoTrace and the IEEE 200th Milestone Program - Videodisc, Digital

    The History of AutoTrace and the IEEE 200th Milestone Program, January 28, 2020. Presentation given by Jim Thompson, Chet Sandberg, Jock Walker, and Wells Whitney at a Raychemer luncheon. The event was held at Michaels at Shorline restaurant on January 28, 2020. Recorded on DVD. Running time 00:43:24.

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20. The Important Role Patents Played in Raychem's Creativity and How They Protected Millions of Dollars of Products - Videodisc, Digital

    The Important Role Patents Played in Raychem's Creativity and How They Protected Millions of Dollars of Products, October 2, 2018. Presentation given by Larry Schwartz at a Raychemer luncheon. The event was held at Michaels at Shorline restaurant on October 2, 2018. Recorded on DVD. Running time 00:37:02.

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21. The Raychem Experience: Launching Future CEOs, May 4, 2010 - Document, Digital

    The Raychem Experience: Launching Future CEOs, May 4, 2010. Twenty-three page PDF document by the Raychemers group, which outlines the careers of former Raychem employees. Information in the document comes from a survey sent to 120 CEOs between January and April of 2010 with 62 responses. file name: 2016-015-3-42_RaychemerCEOsurvey.pdf original file name: exRaychemerCEOsurveycomments.pdf

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22. The Raychem Story - J. Underwood

    Self-published booklet of black and white comics titled "The Raychem Story" by J. Underwood. The booklet shows cartoons of employee life at the Raychem Corporation in the 1960s. Several cartoons feature the founder of the company, Paul M. Cook.

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23. Tini Bopper Award, 1971 - Sculpture

    Tini Bopper Award, 1971. Raychem Corporation employee award sculpture presented to James Jervis. Various types of Raychem crosslinked metal products are recovered onto metal rods that form a stylized stick figure with raised arms. The sculpture sits on a medium brown two-level wood base that is 2.5 x 11" x 5.25". On the front of the base, a metal plate is inscribed with the text, " 'TINI BOPPER AWARD' / PRESENTED TO / JAMES E. JERVIS / MAST...

    Record Type: Object

    
24. Untitled [A Courtyard at Raychem Headquarters] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [A Courtyard at Raychem Headquarters], c. 1957-1975. Silver gelatin photograph shows a loggia outside a group of office buildings with a courtyard and a rectangular pool between the buildings. One of the rectangular brick columns, which support the loggia roof, appears in the foreground in the center of the image. Windows from a two-story building are visible at left and another two-story building appears at mid-ground, center right. A ...

    Record Type: Photo

    
25. Untitled [Aerial Photograph over Raychem Headquarters] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Aerial Photograph over Raychem Headquarters], January 3, 1967. Silver gelatin photograph shows an aerial view of the shoreline in Menlo Park over the area of Raychem Corporation headquarters. The San Francisco Bay is visible along the upper left side of the image. Raychem buildings are visible left of center with roadways and rows of buildings filling the right half of the image. Portions of the Bayfront Expressway, Bayshore Freeway, an...

    Record Type: Photo