Stanford University, English Club, Records, 1901-1945

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Stanford University, English Club, records
Dates:
1901-1945
Creators:
Stanford University. English Club
Abstract:
Records include minutes 1901-1937; constitution, 1929 and 1935; correspondence, mailings, and announcements, 1932-1945; programs, clippings, and articles about the club's drama productions, 1903-1934; and extra copies of several of the club's publications. Included among the minutes are photographs (mostly of drama productions or cast members), programs, correspondence, copyright registration for First Year at Stanford (1905), and short historical notes on the Club.
Extent:
1.75 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Stanford University, English Club, Records (SC0854). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The records include minutes 1901-1937; constitution, 1929 and 1935; correspondence, mailings, and announcements, 1932-45; programs, clippings, and articles about the club's drama productions, 1903-1934; and extra copies of several of the club's publications. Included among the minutes are photographs (mostly of drama productions or cast members), programs, correspondence, copyright registration for First Year at Stanford (1905), and short historical notes on the Club.

Biographical / historical:

The English Club, a student organization at Stanford, was organized in February 1901. Its activities included round tables, lectures, publication of original student work, and the production of plays.

Acquisition information:
The records were received via administrative transfer in 1965.
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: http://library.stanford.edu/spc.
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 2025-02-04 10:57:50 -0800 .

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, English Club, Records (SC0854). 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