Guide to the Stanford University, Student Affairs Committee, Records
SC0016
Processed by Patricia White.
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
2002
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Stanford University, Student Affairs Committee, records
Identifier/Call Number: SC0016
Physical Description:
1.25 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1895-1924
Date (bulk): 1901-1917
Abstract: Minutes, correspondence, reports, and
other records pertaining to student discipline.
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:
http://library.stanford.edu/spc.
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original
format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.
Acquisition Information
Administrative transfer, date unknown.
Historical Note
The Student Affairs Committee, a faculty committee of the Academic Council, was responsible
for student discipline during the early years of Stanford's history. Rufus Lot Green was
chairman from 1901 to 1906, succeeded by William F. Durand who served from September 1906 to
January 1908. Prof. A. B. Clark was chairman from February 1908 until the fall of 1914 when
Frederic C. Woodward was appointed chairman.
Preferred Citation
Stanford University, Student Affairs Committee, Records (SC0016). Dept. of Special
Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Scope and Contents
Records in this collection include minutes, correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings,
and notices, 1895-1924 (bulk 1901-1917). Many of the records pertain to the problem of
student drinking, both on and off campus, especially an incident in 1908 that led to a
larger student demonstration. Other subjects include hazing, in particular the practice of
"tubbing" at Encina Hall, cheating, non-payment of bills by individuals and organizations,
fraternity matters, permission for social events, and objectionable editorials/articles on
the part of student authors/editors.
Publication Rights
While University Archives 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. Any transmission or reproduction
beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or
assigns.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
College discipline -- United States.
Cheating (Education).
College students -- United States -- Conduct of life.
College students -- Alcohol use -- United States.
Hazing -- United States.
Adams, Bristow, 1875-1957
Durand, William Frederick
Clark, Arthur Bridgman
Woodward, Frederick Campbell,
Green, Rufus Lot
Box 1, folder 1
Minutes and documents,
1906-07
Box 1, folder 2
Minutes and documents,
1908 Jan-Mar
Scope and Contents note
Includes reports on "The customs as to the use of liquor in Stanford University" and
"The parade or demonstration of March 12th."
Box 1, folder 3
Minutes and documents,
1908 Feb-Apr
Scope and Contents note
Includes "Report of [Alumni] Committee, Findings of Fact and Conclusions"
Box 1, folder 4
Minutes and documents,
1908 Apr-May
Box 1, folder 5
Minutes and documents,
1908 Jul-Dec
Box 1, folder 6
Minutes and documents,
1909 Jan-Jul
Box 1, folder 7
Minutes and documents,
1909 Aug-Dec
Box 1, folder 8
Minutes and documents,
1910 Jan-May
Box 1, folder 9
Minutes and documents,
1910 Aug-Oct
Box 1, folder 10
Minutes and documents,
1910 Nov-Dec
Box 1, folder 11
Minutes and documents,
1911 Jan-Mar
Box 1, folder 12
Minutes and documents,
1911 Apr-Jun
Scope and Contents note
Includes "Report of the Committee on Student Affairs for the Academic Year 1910-1911"
with much information on the practice of "tubbing" in Encina Hall.
Box 1, folder 13
Minutes and documents,
1911 Aug-Dec
Box 1, folder 14
Minutes and documents,
1912 Jan-Apr
Box 1, folder 15
Minutes and documents,
1912 Sep-Dec
Box 1, folder 16
Minutes and documents,
1913
Scope and Contents note
Includes many documents from the Men's and Women's Student Councils
Box 2, folder 1
Minutes and documents,
1914
Scope and Contents note
Includes "Circular of Information for Members of the Student Conferences and of the
Faculty Committee on Student Affairs" and "Report of the President of the University
Conference for the Year 1913-14"
Box 2, folder 2
Minutes and documents,
1915
Box 2, folder 3
Minutes and documents,
1916 Jan-Apr
Box 2, folder 4
Minutes and documents,
1916 Apr-May
Scope and Contents note
Includes committee reports on cheating at Stanford 1915-1916, "Student Views on
Cheating, 1915-1916," and "Report of Women's Student Council and of Women's Student
Conference for 1915-16"
Box 2, folder 5
Minutes and documents (A.B. Clark's copy),
1908-09
Box 2, folder 6
Minutes and documents (A.B. Clark's copy),
1910
Box 2, folder 7
Minutes and documents (A.B. Clark's copy),
1911-14
Box 2, folder 8
Suspensions and dismissals,
1894-1899
Box 2, folder 9
Suspensions and dismissals,
1900-05
Box 2, folder 10
Suspensions and dismissals,
1906-09
Box 2, folder 11
Suspensions and dismissals,
1910-13
Box 2, folder 12
Suspensions and dismissals,
1914-17
Box 2, folder 13
Miscellaneous memoranda,
1918, 1924
Box 2, folder 14
R. L. Green's file: conduct cases,
1898-1901
Box 2, folder 15
R. L. Green's file: conduct cases,
1905 Mar-Aug
Box 2, folder 16
R. L. Green's file: conduct cases,
1905 Oct-Dec
Box 2, folder 17
R. L. Green's file: conduct cases (#1),
1906 Jan
Box 2, folder 18
R. L. Green's file: conduct cases (#2),
1906 Jan
Box 3, folder 1
R. L. Green's file: conduct cases,
1906 Mar-Dec
Box 3, folder 2
R. L. Green's file: Encina disturbances,
1905 May
Box 3, folder 3
R. L. Green's file: Encina disturbances,
1905 Sep
Box 3, folder 4
R. L. Green's file: Encina disturbances,
1905 Oct-Dec
Box 3, folder 5
R. L. Green's file: Encina disturbances,
1906
Box 3, folder 6
R. L. Green's file: Liquor troubles (outside Encina),
1905-06
Box 3, folder 7
R. L. Green's file: Miscellaneous,
1895-1905
Scope and Contents note
Includes letter and statement by Bristow Adams re article in
Chaparral, Apr. 1901
Box 3, folder 8
R. L. Green's file: Student affairs,
1899-1905
Scope and Contents note
Includes copy of "Encina Hall Rules and Regulations"
Box 3, folder 9
R. L. Green's file: Unpaid student bills,
1896-1905
