"Stanford: A Sentimental Journey" [videorecording], 1987

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Summary

Title:
"Stanford: A Sentimental Journey" [videorecording]
Dates:
1987
Creators:
KRON-TV (Television station : San Francisco, Calif.)
Abstract:
This film in celebration of Stanford University's centennial includes interviews with faculty and alumni; scenes of academic and student activities; views of the campus; and still photographs transferred to video, primarily concerning the history of Stanford. The collection includes the original footage in Beta and VHS; and the final edited version.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet 126 videotapes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

"Stanford: A Sentimental Journey" (V0036). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

This film in celebration of Stanford University's centennial includes interviews with faculty and alumni; scenes of academic and student activities; views of the campus; and still photographs transferred to video, primarily concerning the history of Stanford. The collection includes the original footage in Beta and VHS; and the final edited version.

A KRON-TV special program commemorating the 100th anniversary of Stanford University, presented by Jerry Graham on May 12th 1987. Includes interviews with pioneering alumni and faculty that include: Dr Norman Shumway (heart transplants); Dr Paul Berg (gene research); Dr Sally Ride (first woman in space); Bill Hewlett; Dr Sydney Drell; Dave Guard (and The Kingston Trio); Jim Plunkett (quarterback for the Oakland Raiders); Sandra Day O'Connor (Supreme Court judge); Senator Alan Cranston; David Harris; Ken Kesey; Russ Dilts and many others. Also features archival photographs and film which is used to relate the college's history from it's foundation in 1887 by Leland and Jane Stanford, to the present day. Ends by considering what exactly is the purpose of a college in today's society. This program was written and produced by Pam Rorke Levy.

Acquisition information:
Gift of KRON-TV, 1987.
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 2025-05-13 11:23:55 -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:

"Stanford: A Sentimental Journey" (V0036). 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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