Marken (William Riley), 1937-1945; 1960s - 2010s

Collection context

Summary

Title:
William [Bill] Riley Marken papers
Dates:
1937-1945; 1960s - 2010s
Creators:
Marken, William [Bill] Riley, 1942-2017 and Boyle, Catherine
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet (4 manuscript boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], William Riley Marken papers (M2753). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, California.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of manuscript, printed, and photographic materials created and collected by Marken, ca. 1960s-2000s. Materials focus on a variety of writing projects, including Marken's 2012 Stanford MLA thesis—California Tomorrow, 1961-1983: An Enduring Environmental Legacy; misc. writing projects involving food in California, the history and legacy of Sunset Magazine; mid-century modern architecture; gardening. Also contains misc. research notes and files on a variety of topics and correspondence and materials from Sunset Magazine (staff newsletters, etc.), plus 3 videos produced by Sunset Magazine.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Alyssa Tou
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-05-02 10:10:41 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical 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. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], William Riley Marken papers (M2753). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, California.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022