Guide to the Harry C. Peterson Papers
Stanford University Libraries
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
October 2010
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Overview
Call Number: SC0107
Creator:
Peterson, Harry C.
Title: Harry C. Peterson papers
Dates: 1879-1936
Physical Description:
1.75 Linear feet
Summary: Includes administrative and personal correspondence, 1888-1936;
reports, statistics, acquisition records, exhibit captions, and publications of the
Stanford Museum, 1894-1917; and research materials compiled by Peterson on the Gold
Spike (ceremonial spike used to connect the Union Pacific and Central Pacific
Railroads), Stanford history, and Peter Coutts, including an original letter by Coutts,
1879. Peterson's major correspondent was David Hewes and there is some printed material
on Hewes in the collection. Also includes copies of his newspaper column "The Story of
Stanford University," 1919.
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Repository:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford University Libraries
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: speccollref@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/spc.html
Administrative Information
Information about Access
This collection is open for research.
Ownership & Copyright
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials
must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is
given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not
intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission
must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See:
http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of
digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Cite As
Harry C. Peterson Papers (SC0107). Department of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
Peterson, born in Iowa in 1876, was curator of the Stanford Museum from 1900-1917; after
leaving Stanford, he directed the Sutter's Fort Museum in Sacramento.
Description of the Collection
Collection includes administrative and personal correspondence, 1888-1936; reports,
statistics, acquisition records, exhibit captions, and publications of the Stanford
Museum, 1894-1917; glass slides of Stanford images probably used to illustrate talks;
and research materials compiled by Peterson on the Gold Spike (ceremonial spike used to
connect the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads), Stanford history, and Peter
Coutts, including an original letter by Coutts, 1879. Peterson's major correspondent was
David Hewes and there is some printed material on Hewes in the collection. Also includes
copies of his newspaper column "The Story of Stanford University," 1919.
Access Terms
Coutts, Peter.
Hewes, David.
Peterson, Harry C.
Stanford University--History.
Stanford University--Museums..
Gold Spike.
Museums.
Collection Contents
Box 1, Folder 1
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1888-1901
Box 1, Folder 2
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1902-1904
Box 1, Folder 3
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1905-1906
Box 1, Folder 4
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1907-909
Box 1, Folder 5
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1910-1912
Box 1, Folder 6
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1913-1914
Box 1, Folder 7
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1915-1917
Box 1, Folder 8
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1918-1931
Box 1, Folder 9
Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1932-1936
Box 1, Folder 10
Stanford Museum: annual reports, 1902, 1910-17
Box 1, Folder 11
Stanford Museum: attendance statistics (1894-1917); other business
papers
Box 1, Folder 12
Stanford Museum: daily account of acquisitions, May 1900-Feb.
1901
Box 1, Folder 13
Stanford Museum: guidebooks, rules for visitors, donor cards, and other
publications
Box 1, Folder 14
Stanford Museum: articles and clippings about the Museum
Box 1, Folder 15
Stanford Museum: miscellaneous (notes for arrangement of exhibits, loan
forms, notes on acquisitions)
Box 1, Folder 16
Stanford Museum: gifts of David Hewes
Box 1, Folder 17
Stanford Museum: lace collection
Box 1, Folder 18
Stanford Museum: requisition forms, 1909-13
Box 2, Folder 1
Stanford Museum: early California history collection
(captions)
Box 2, Folder 2
Stanford Museum: Japanese collection (captions, etc.)
Box 2, Folder 3
Stanford Museum: painting and fine arts collections
(captions)
Box 2, Folder 4
Stanford Museum: Egyptian collection (captions)
Box 2, Folder 5
Stanford Museum: Stanford family collection (captions)
Box 2, Folder 6
Stanford Museum: collections, miscellaneous (captions)
Box 2, Folder 7
Stanford Museum: notes on arrangement of exhibits
Box 2, Folder 8
David Hewes and the Gold Spike (notes taken by Peterson from Mr. Hewes’
account
Box 2, Folder 9
David Hewes: printed material about (obituary, booklet on the David
Hewes building, magazine articles)
Box 2, Folder 10
List of photographs, CPPR stereos and views of Stanford University
[possibly photos taken or owned by H.C.P.]
Box 2, Folder 11
Mosaics, material about (collected by H.C.P.)
Box 2, Folder 12
Peter Coutts: research notes and original material about (includes
April 4, 1879 Coutts original letter, signed)
Box 2, Folder 13
Stanford Historical Association
Box 3
“The Story of Stanford University,” copies from microfilm of Peterson’s
newspaper column, bound volume (2 copies)
Box OS
“The Story of Stanford University,” bound [original
clippings?]
