Stanford University, Museum of Art, Feasibility Study of Post Earthquake Renovations and Additions Report, 1990
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Stanford University, Museum of Art, Feasibility Study; Post Earthquake Renovations and Additions report
- Dates:
- 1990
- Creators:
- William Turnbull Associates
- Extent:
- 0.125 Linear Feet (1 volume)
- Language:
- Undetermined .
- Preferred citation:
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Stanford University, Museum of Art, Feasibility Study of Post Earthquake Renovations and Additions Report (SCM0197). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This study, designed to address the renovation of the museum and repair of structural damages caused by the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 1989, includes architectural drawings, sketches, and photographic illustrations.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Stanford Museum was built in memory of Leland Stanford Jr., son of Leland and Jane Stanford. It was one of the first structures in the United States to be built completely of reinforced concrete, engineered by Ernest Ransome. Construction was begun in 1891; the Museum opened its doors in 1894.
- Acquisition information:
- Administrative transfer.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-08 10:44:10 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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:
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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:
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Stanford University, Museum of Art, Feasibility Study of Post Earthquake Renovations and Additions Report (SCM0197). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Stanford University Archives, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6064, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022