Stanford Universtiy, Center for Ethics in Society, records, 1986-2014

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Summary

Creators:
Stanford Universtiy. Center for Ethics in Society
Extent:
10 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Stanford Universtiy, Center for Ethics in Society, Records (SC1220). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains audiovisual recordings of workshops and lectures sponsored by the Center for Ethics in Society, photographs, participant notes, conference materials, administrative records, and posters.

Biographical / historical:

Dedicated to infusing ethical contemplation into significant societal challenges, the McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society undertook impactful research, education, and community interaction. Capitalizing on the comprehensive expertise of Stanford's interdisciplinary faculty, the Center spearheaded endeavors that addressed ethical aspects linked to critical public issues. Serving as a conduit to the undergraduate community at Stanford, the Center accommodated the Undergraduate Program in Ethics in Society, complementing the center's existing endeavors, including Public events, the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, Conferences, seminars, workshops, and the Hope House Scholars Program.

Physical location:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 48 hours 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

Access and use

Restrictions:

The 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:

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 94305-6064. 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/spc/using-collections/permission-publish.

Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Stanford Universtiy, Center for Ethics in Society, Records (SC1220). Dept. 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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