Guide to the Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University) records
compiled by Stanford University Archives staff
Stanford University. Libraries.
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
May 2011
Copyright © 2015 The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. All rights reserved.
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Overview
Call Number: SC0909
Creator:
Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University).
Title: Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University) records
Dates: 1906-2007
Physical Description:
4 Linear feet (8 boxes)
Summary: The records include constitution; newsletters, 1932-2007; the yearly calendar illustrated with images of Stanford University,
1941-1983; membership book 1906-1996; history booklets, programs, brochures and mailings; photographs and printed items from
their Centennial Celebration on March 5, 2005; other photographs, 1965-1997; survey of alumni, 1996; and clippings, 1965-1983.
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Repository:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: specialcollections@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://library.stanford.edu/spc
Administrative Information
Information about Access
This collection is open for research; materials must be request 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], Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University) Records (SC0909). Dept. of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
Cap and Gown, a women’s honor society, was established in 1905. Their mission is to honor and bring together women who have
been constructively active in student affairs and the community so that as a group, they may meet to maintain and serve the
ideals of Stanford University. Among their activities is a scholarship program, which has been operating since 1924.
Description of the Collection
The records include constitution; newsletters, 1932-2007; the yearly calendar illustrated with images of Stanford University,
1941-83; membership book 1906-1996; history booklets, programs, brochures and mailings; photographs and printed items from
their Centennial Celebration on March 5, 2005; other photographs, 1965-1997; survey of alumni, 1996; and clippings, 1965-1983.
Access Terms
Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University).
Women college students.
Box 1, Folder 2
Cartographicae Mappa Mundi
Box 1, Folder 3
Clippings and press releases
Box 1, Folder 6
History of Cap and Gown (booklets)
Box 1, Folder 9
Programs, announcements, etc.
Accession ARCH-2005-098
Additional Records
Box 1, Folder 1
History of Cap and Gown (includes photograph)
Box 1, Folder 4
Young Alumni Survey: Arts and Computers
Box 1, Folder 5
Young Alumni Survey: Public Service, Government, Environment
Box 1, Folder 6
Young Alumni Survey: Graduate School
Box 1, Folder 7
Young Alumni Survey: Business
Box 1, Folder 9
Young Alumni Survey: Education
Box 1, Folder 10
Young Alumni Survey: Medicine
Box 1, Folder 11
Photos of Stanford used in calendars
Box 2
Card file "Social File" ["This file was organized in 1956-1957 as an aid to the social chairman in getting help for teas,
banquet, and so on."]
Accession ARCH-2006-237
Photographs
Box 1, Folder 2
Album of photos from the Centennial Celebration
Accession ARCH-2008-224
Additional Records
Box 1, Folder 2
Photographs - tea at Hoover House
Box 1, Folder 3
Photographs - Southern California event
Box 1, Folder 5
Photograph by Shmuel Thaler: Karen Senko and Sandra Day O'Connor
Box 1, Folder 9
Bacon, Ros - memorial service program and letter from Charles Bacon
Box 1, Folder 13
Programs, invitations, printed items
Box 1, Folder 14
Miscellaneous historical sources
Box 1, Folder 15
Calendar, assorted records
Accession ARCH-2009-257
Additional Records
Box 1, Folder 1
History of Cap and Gown booklets
Box 1, Folder 2
Miscellany: letters (1941, 2000), brochures (2004), and clippings (1963-1989)
Box 1, Folder 3
Scrapbook of clippings (with one photo)
