Stanford University, Centennial Office, records, 1891-1993, bulk 1979-1991

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Summary

Title:
Stanford University, Centennial Office, records
Dates:
1891-1993, bulk 1979-1991
Creators:
Stanford University. Centennial Office
Abstract:
Records include correspondence, minutes, proposals, publications, publicity, photographs, research materials on centennial celebrations at other universities, videotapes, and other materials.
Extent:
67.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Stanford University, Centennial Office, records (SC0696). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The records include correspondence, minutes, proposals, publications, publicity, photographs, research materials on centennial celebrations at other universities, videotapes, and other materials.

Biographical / historical:

Stanford University began its centennial celebrations in 1985, the centennial of the Founding Grant, and continued through 1991, the centennial of the university's opening day. Highlights included the Cornerstone Weekend in 1987 with classes, panels, and addresses by George P. Shultz, Bernardo Sepulveda Amor of Mexico, and Joe Clark of Canada; a visit from Mikhail Gorbachev; and a weekend finale in 1991 featuring roundtables with Stanford faculty and national figures such as George Shultz, Ted Koppel, Bill Clinton, Milton Friedman, Peter Sellars, and Jack Valenti, and a stadium spectacular with performances by Whoopi Goldberg, Bobby McFerrin, Hiroshima, Joan Baez, and others.

Acquisition information:
The records were received via administrative transfer in 1989, as well as collected by the Stanford University Archives from various sources, 1989-20126.
Physical description:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged three business days in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-05-29 14:35:31 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While Stanford University is the owner of the physical and/or digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Except materials in the public domain, any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the rightsholders, heir(s), or assigns. For more information, see: https://library.stanford.edu/special-collections-policies.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Stanford University, Centennial Office, records (SC0696). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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