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Associates of the Stanford University Libraries Records
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  • Information about Access
  • Ownership & Copyright
  • Cite As
  • Biographical/Historical Sketch
  • Description of the Collection
  • Acquisition Information
  • Conditions Governing Access

  • Language of Material: Undetermined
    Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
    Title: Associates of the Stanford University Libraries records
    Identifier/Call Number: SC0701
    Physical Description: 16.5 Linear Feet
    Date (inclusive): 1969-2007
    Abstract: The collection includes administrative files containing correspondence, minutes, financial records, membership lists, and other materials, 1969-2006; program files on events, 1975-2007; printed materials such as newsletters, membership directories, keepsakes, invitations, calendars, and postcards, 1974-2006, with a few items from Library events prior to the formation of ASUL; scrapbooks of documents, clippings, and photographs on the history of ASUL, 1973-78; photographs, 1973-2004; and audiotapes and videocassettes, 1994-1998.
    General Physical Description note: (32 boxes)

    Information about Access

    This collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 48 hours in advance of intended use.

    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

    [Identification of item], Associates of the Stanford University Libraries, Records (SC0701). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

    Biographical/Historical Sketch

    The Associates of the Stanford University Libraries (ASUL), founded in 1973, was a support organization to the University's libraries. In addition to raising money for library acquisitions, it hosted a number of programs, lectures and workshops that were free and open to the public. The association was disbanded in 2007 when its administrative funding was cut.

    Description of the Collection

    The collection includes administrative files containing correspondence, minutes, financial records, membership lists, and other materials, 1969-2006; program files on events, 1975-2007; printed materials such as newsletters, membership directories, keepsakes, invitations, calendars, and postcards, 1974-2006, with a few items from Library events prior to the formation of ASUL; scrapbooks of documents, clippings, and photographs on the history of ASUL, 1973-78; photographs, 1973-2004; and audiotapes and videocassettes, 1994-1998.

    Acquisition Information

    The collection was transferred to the Stanford University Archives by the Associates of the Stanford University Libraries in 2007. Additional materials were received in 2010.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Series 1 and Addenda, 2008-294 are restricted for 25 years. May be made available in 2033.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Friends of the library -- California
    Stanford University. Libraries
    Associates of the Stanford University Libraries