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The HP archives contain many pieces of history from HP's legendary co-founders Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, plus others who helped build the company.

Bill and Dave

» Founding fathers

In its July/August 1998 issue, Stanford magazine charted the road Hewlett-Packard's co-founders traveled to launch the high-tech revolution.
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» Anniversary albums

On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of HP, a look at the company over the years.

» 1989 interview

Interview with Bill and Dave at the HP Communications Workshop.

Bill Hewlett

» Biography & curriculum vitae

A summary of Bill's personal history and professional qualifications.
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» Quotes & anecdotes

Stories from and about Bill Hewlett.

» The human side of management

Bill explains HP's growth and management history in a 1982 speech.

» Father figure

In its March/April 2001 issue, Stanford magazine pays tribute to recently departed Bill who nurtured the University for most of his life.
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» Tributes

Employees share their memories of Bill.

Dave Packard

» Biography & curriculum vitae

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» Photos and stories

Dave talks about starting HP and the lessons he learned along the way.

» Dave's 11 simple rules

Discovered in Dave's correspondence file, these rules show his philosophy of work and life.

» The Packard touch

MEASURE magazine remembers Dave through employees' stories and anecdotes.

» Tributes

Tributes to Dave from world leaders upon his death.

Early contributors

» Barney Oliver: An icon of excellence

Reflections on the founding director of HP Labs.

» Noel Porter

A look at the man who could have been the third founding partner of HP.

The Founders
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