Stanford University, Art Department, Files Regarding Albers Wall, 1973-1980

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Stanford University, Art Department, files regarding Albers Wall
Dates:
1973-1980
Creators:
Stanford University. Art Department
Abstract:
Correspondence, architectural plans and other materials regarding the controversial acquisition and placement of Albers Wall (outdoor art) at Stanford University, dedicated August 1, 1980. Correspondents include Prof. Albert Elsen, Assoc. Provost Edward E. Shaw, and architects Craig Ellwood and Robert Mittelstadt.
Extent:
0.75 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Stanford University, Art Department, Files Regarding Albers Wall (SC0301). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, architectural plans and other materials regarding the controversial acquisition and placement of Albers Wall (outdoor art) at Stanford University, dedicated August 1, 1980. Correspondents include Prof. Albert Elsen, Assoc. Provost Edward E. Shaw, and architects Craig Ellwood and Robert Mittelstadt.

Acquisition information:
Transfered by Professor Albert Elsen, 1984.
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: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
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 2025-03-11 09:21:22 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Stanford University, Art Department, Files Regarding Albers Wall (SC0301). 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