Associates of the Stanford University Libraries records, 1969-2007

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Summary

Abstract:
The collection includes administrative files containing correspondence, minutes, financial records, membership lists, and other materials, 1969-2006; program files on events, 1975-2007; printed materials such as newsletters, membership directories, keepsakes, invitations, calendars, and postcards, 1974-2006, with a few items from Library events prior to the formation of ASUL; scrapbooks of documents, clippings, and photographs on the history of ASUL, 1973-78; photographs, 1973-2004; and audiotapes and videocassettes, 1994-1998.
Extent:
16.5 Linear Feet and (32 boxes)
Language:
Undetermined
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Associates of the Stanford University Libraries, Records (SC0701). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes administrative files containing correspondence, minutes, financial records, membership lists, and other materials, 1969-2006; program files on events, 1975-2007; printed materials such as newsletters, membership directories, keepsakes, invitations, calendars, and postcards, 1974-2006, with a few items from Library events prior to the formation of ASUL; scrapbooks of documents, clippings, and photographs on the history of ASUL, 1973-78; photographs, 1973-2004; and audiotapes and videocassettes, 1994-1998.

Biographical / historical:

The Associates of the Stanford University Libraries (ASUL), founded in 1973, was a support organization to the University's libraries. In addition to raising money for library acquisitions, it hosted a number of programs, lectures and workshops that were free and open to the public. The association was disbanded in 2007 when its administrative funding was cut.

Acquisition information:
The collection was transferred to the Stanford University Archives by the Associates of the Stanford University Libraries in 2007. Additional materials were received in 2010.
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.

Series 1 and Addenda, 2008-294 are restricted for 25 years. May be made available in 2033.

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], Associates of the Stanford University Libraries, Records (SC0701). 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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