Lyman (Elizabeth S.) papers, 1958-2009

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Summary

Title:
Elizabeth S. Lyman papers
Dates:
1958-2009
Creators:
Lyman, Jing
Extent:
186.75 Linear Feet (194 boxes)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Elizabeth S. Lyman papers (SC0224). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Primarily files relating to Jing Lyman's activities in community affairs, the Women's Resource Center, the Women and Foundations/Corporate Philanthropy, HUB, and with various foundations and executive boards.

Biographical / historical:

Elizabeth "Jing" Lyman (1925-2013) was communitiy activist who organized and sustained many foundations and coalitions, including Women and Foundations/Corporate Philanthropy, HUB, and the Women's Resource Center, among many others. She was the wife of Richard Lyman, 7th president of Stanford University.

Jing Lyman played an instrumental role in creating what is now the Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford. The institute, established in 1974, is now considered one of the nation's most distinguished research centers devoted to gender research.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Elizabeth Lyman, 1980.
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 2024-09-06 09:07:08 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

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 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.

Preferred citation:

Elizabeth S. Lyman papers (SC0224). 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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