Stanford University, Office of the President records, 1893-1999

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Summary

Title:
Stanford University, Office of the President, records
Dates:
1893-1999
Creators:
Stanford University. Office of the President
Extent:
32.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Stanford University, Office of the President, records (SC0041). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

These records include letters from the President to the Board of Trustees, 1902-1948; budget records, 1906-1960; departmental appointment records, 1901-1909; salary rolls and letters of appointment, 1901-1924; contracts and agreements largely between Jane Stanford and David Starr Jordan, 1893-1902, regarding faculty salaries and university fees, budget matters, and the ground lease for University land; and reports of committee actions, 1898-1910. Presidents represented in these records are: David Starr Jordan (1891-1913), John Casper Branner (1913-1915), Ray Lyman Wilbur (1915-1943), and Donald B. Tresidder (1943-1948).

Biographical / historical:

The Stanford President's Office documents collection is a valuable repository of records, correspondence, and documents that provide insight into the leadership and administration of Stanford University over the years. These materials encompass the tenure of various university presidents and reflect the decision-making processes, initiatives, and challenges that have shaped the institution's history. From policy development to strategic planning, the collection offers a comprehensive view of the governance and evolution of Stanford University, making it a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and those interested in the university's rich heritage.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfer, 1968-1975, 2025.
Physical location:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged three business days 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 2025-10-08 14:33:57 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Addenda 2025-101 is closed for 50 years and may be made available in 2075. All other materials are open and available for research use.

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, Office of the President, records (SC0041). 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
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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