Stanford Alumni Association records, 1892-2011, bulk 1950-1983

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Summary

Creators:
Stanford Alumni Association
Abstract:
This collection Includes minutes, financial records, Executive Board minutes, memos, and other documents (1944-1971), correspondence, questionnaires, class and conference materials, lists, articles, photographs, slides, audio tapes, and memorabilia; a substantial portion of the collection pertains to class reunions, continuing education courses, and career day programs. Correspondents and authors represented include Dorothy M. Ormsby, Ralph W. Hansen, Winston Norman, Archie Rice, and Charles Michael Stanton. Included are background materials (compiled by Prof. Harry Harding) for the SAA Seminars in the People's Republic of China, 1979. Also of note are questionnaires concerning student unrest on campus, 1970, candidates for university president, 1970, and surveys done by the Stanford Associates on student communications and alumni attitudes, 1962-1963.
Extent:
31 Linear Feet (59 boxes)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Stanford Alumni Association Records (SC0318). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes minutes, financial records, Executive Board minutes, memos, and other documents (1944-1971), correspondence, questionnaires, class and conference materials, lists, articles, photographs, slides, audio tapes, and memorabilia; a substantial portion of the collection pertains to class reunions, continuing education courses, and career day programs. Correspondents and authors represented include Dorothy M. Ormsby, Ralph W. Hansen, Winston Norman, Archie Rice, and Charles Michael Stanton. Included are background materials (compiled by Prof. Harry Harding) for the SAA Seminars in the People's Republic of China, 1979. Also of note are questionnaires concerning student unrest on campus, 1970, candidates for university president, 1970, and surveys done by the Stanford Associates on student communications and alumni attitudes, 1962-1963.

Biographical / historical:

The Stanford Alumni Association was founded in June 1892 by members of Stanford's first graduating class. It was an independent organization until September 1, 1998, when it became a division of the university.

Acquisition information:
The records were received by the Stanford University Archives via administrative transfers, 1985-2018; as well as by gift from Philip Duffy, 1985; the estate of Dorothy Ormsby, 1985; and Barbara Finberg, 2006.
Arrangement:

Materials are arranged by accession.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 48 hours in advance of intended use.

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:

[Identification of item], Stanford Alumni Association Records (SC0318). 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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