Guide to the Stanford Associates Records SC0833
University Archives staff
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
January 2011, July 2023
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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Title: Stanford Associates records
Identifier/Call Number: SC0833
Physical Description:
4.5 Linear Feet
(11 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1934-2005
Date (bulk): 1934-1963
Abstract: The bulk of the collection consists of
minutes of the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee, 1934-63, with an index for
the years 1942-55, and records from the "R" Planners dinner meetings, 1947-53. Other records
include programs and other ephemera, 1951-92; miscellaneous correspondence, 1984-2005;
resolutions awarded, 1966-85; newsletters, Feb. 1938-June 1956; and a bound copy of STANFORD
ASSOCIATES, a series of brochures about the work of the University's various schools and
departments, 1930s.
Information about Access
This collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 48 hours in
advance of intended use.
Ownership & Copyright
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.
Acquisition Information
This collection was received by the Stanford University Archives from the Stanford
Associates in 2006 and 2007.
Cite As
Stanford Associates Records (SC0833). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
The Stanford Associates is an honorary organization of 1500 Stanford alumni who have
demonstrated significant and long-standing volunteer service to the University. Founded in
1934, Stanford Associates was originally responsible for volunteer fundraising for the
University. Now a part of the Alumni Association, Stanford Associates has broadened its
scope to honor exceptional alumni volunteer service from all areas of the University.
Description of the Collection
The bulk of the collection consists of minutes of the Board of Governors and the Executive
Committee, 1934-63, with an index for the years 1942-55, and records from the "R" Planners
dinner meetings, 1947-53. Other records include programs and other ephemera, 1951-92;
miscellaneous correspondence, 1984-2005; resolutions awarded, 1966-85; newsletters, Feb.
1938-June 1956; and a bound copy of STANFORD ASSOCIATES, a series of brochures about the
work of the University's various schools and departments, 1930s.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford Alumni Association
Stanford University. Stanford Associates
Stanford University -- General subdivision--Finance.;
Records Accession ARCH-2006-215
Box 1, folder 1
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1934 Sep-1941 Jun
Box 1, folder 2
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1941 Oct-1947 Jun
Box 1, folder 3
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1947 Oct-1950 Jun
Box 2, folder 1
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1950 Oct-1953 May
Box 2, folder 2
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1953 Sep-1956 May
Box 2, folder 3
Index to Minutes 1942-1955: I-V (Administration, Financial, Formation,
Meetings, Membership)
Box 2, folder 4
Index to Minutes 1942-1955: VI-VIII (Program, Publications,
Relations)
Box 2, folder 5
Index to Minutes 1942-1955: IX-X (Stanford Fund, List of Board of
Governors)
Box 3, folder 1
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1934-1936
Box 3, folder 2
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1936-1937
Box 3, folder 3
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1937-1938
Box 3, folder 4
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1938-1939
Box 3, folder 5
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1939-1940
Box 3, folder 6
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1940-1941
Box 3, folder 7
Minutes: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1956 Feb-1961 Oct
Box 3, folder 8
Minutes: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1962 Jan-1963 Nov
Box 4, folder 1
Executive Committee minutes
1934-1939
Box 4, folder 2
Executive Committee minutes
1940-1946
Box 4, folder 3
Executive Committee minutes
1947-1948
Box 4, folder 4
Executive Committee minutes
1949
Box 4, folder 5
Executive Committee minutes
1950-1951
Box 4, folder 6
Membership Committee, lists and reports
1938-1950
Box 4, folder 7
Address by Donald Tresidder
1944 May 22
Box 4, folder 8
Address by Homer Spence
1951 Jan 19
Box 4, folder 9
Luncheon meeting, Los Angeles
1945 Oct 23
Box 4, folder 10
Spring luncheon meeting, San Francisco
1946 May 27
Box 5, folder 1
"R" Planners dinner meeting, San Francisco
1947 Mar 17
Box 5, folder 2
"R" Planners dinner meeting, Los Angeles
1947 May 12
Box 5, folder 3
"R" Planners dinner meeting, San Francisco
1948 Mar 15
Box 5, folder 4
Pre-inaugural dinner honoring Dr. Sterling, San Francisco
1949 Oct 6
Box 5, folder 5
"R" Planners dinner meeting, David Starr Jordan Centennial Year, San
Francisco
1951 Jan 19
Box 5, folder 6
"R" Planners dinner meeting, David Starr Jordan Centennial Year, extra copies
of material filed (including transcript of Gov. Earl Warren's remarks)
Box 5, folder 7
"R" Planners dinner meeting, honoring Lloyd Dinkelspiel [and awarding first
uncommon man award to Paul C. Edwards], San Francisco
1953 Dec 8
Box 6, folder 3
Centennial medallion
1991-1992
Box 6, folder 9
Programs, invitations from non-award events
Box 6, folder 10
Programs from two early events
1953-1956
Box 6, folder 11
Resolutions (to individuals)
1966-1985
Box 7
Stanford Associates: a series of brochures about the work of the University's
various schools and departments, 1930s (bound, 2 copies)
Box 7
Stanford Associates Newsletter, Feb. 1938-June 1956 (bound)
Box 8
Oversize certificates, awards, resolutions (including a few blank
forms)
Box 8
Reproductions of 3 Stanford Daily front-pages re Peter Bing
1954-1955
Addenda, 2007-072 ARCH-2007-072
Box 1
Stanford Associates Directories
1938-1990
Box 2, folder 1-3
Advertising program, newsprint samples
1957-1958
Box 2, folder 4
Creative Committee (The Stanford Fund)
1959-1972
Box 2, folder 5
End of Centennial Publication records, with historical sources
1991
Box 2, folder 6
Gold Spike selection process
1978
Box 2, folder 7
History and development of Stanford Associates
1950-1955
Box 2, folder 8
History and development of Stanford Associates
1942-1949
Box 2, folder 9
Long Range Planning Committee, two reports
1964-1965
Box 2, folder 11
Peck, T. and Grace, K., "The Long Bench"
1987
Box 3, folder 1
Report on a Study of the Feasibility of Establishing a Speakers Bureau at
Stanford
1962
Box 3, folder 2
Resolutions re individual members
1966-1980
Box 3, folder 3
Tribute to Cuthbertson, records re
1976-1984
Box 3, folder 4
Tribute to Cuthbertson, copies of congratulatory letters
1979
Box 3, folder 5
Uncommon Man quote (H. Hoover) on parchment (multiple copies)
Addenda, 2023-532 ARCH-2023-532
Box 2
Stanford Associates Scrapbooks
1943-1948
Box 3
Stanford Associates Scrapbooks
1948-1949, 1957-1960
Box 4
Stanford Associates Scrapbooks, Mailing Books 1-3
1945-1956
