Immunex Corporation Records, 1983-2002

This collection documents the public face of Immunex from its founding to its merger with Amgen. Donations were restricted to items in the public domain; therefore it does not include correspondence, internal memos, and the like. The annual reports show not only the growth of the company throughout its existence but also the changing way it portrayed itself to investors and other interested parties. News clippings document the way in which the company, its finances, and its products were viewed. Materials such as marketing brochures and slide programs show the way in which the company sold its products and spread the word about its science. Finally, a stock prospectus and the merger prospectus shed light on the finances of the corporation.

Several items in the collection require explanation:

• Immunex values: These statements of values important to the culture of Immunex were created by a committee of employees. The original color documents were framed and hung in the company's offices.
• "What's Made Us Immunex": This book was created by two professional writers working with a committee of Immunex employees.
• Immunex Biotech Brain Quiz video: These 30-second spots were shown on the scoreboard at Safeco Field during Mariners baseball games.
• Wall of Fame: These documents were framed and displayed at Immunex headquarters. They represent important moments in the company's history.