Space Tree Records, 1985-1987

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Space Tree Records
Dates:
1985-1987
Creators:
Stanford University
Abstract:
Records consist of certificate of authenticity, 1985, two photographs of the seedling tree, map showing campus location, and memo from Herb Fong, grounds and custodial manager, Stanford University, 1987.
Extent:
0.02 Linear Feet (5 items)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Space Tree Records (SCM0112). Department of Special Collections and Stanford University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Records consist of certificate of authenticity, 1985, two photographs of the seedling tree, map showing campus location, and memo from Herb Fong, grounds and custodial manager, Stanford University, 1987.

Biographical / historical:

The space tree is a redwood tree planted on the Stanford University campus that was grown from a seed flown aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle Challenger, July 29 to August 6, 1985.

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 2025-07-21 15:46:07 -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:

Space Tree Records (SCM0112). Department of Special Collections and Stanford 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