Stanford University, Student Affairs Committee Records, 1895-1924, bulk 1901-1917

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Summary

Title:
Stanford University, Student Affairs Committee, records
Dates:
1895-1924, bulk 1901-1917
Creators:
Stanford University. Student Affairs Committee
Abstract:
Minutes, correspondence, reports, and other records pertaining to student discipline.
Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Stanford University, Student Affairs Committee, Records (SC0016). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Records in this collection include minutes, correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, and notices, 1895-1924 (bulk 1901-1917). Many of the records pertain to the problem of student drinking, both on and off campus, especially an incident in 1908 that led to a larger student demonstration. Other subjects include hazing, in particular the practice of "tubbing" at Encina Hall, cheating, non-payment of bills by individuals and organizations, fraternity matters, permission for social events, and objectionable editorials/articles on the part of student authors/editors.

Biographical / historical:

The Student Affairs Committee, a faculty committee of the Academic Council, was responsible for student discipline during the early years of Stanford's history. Rufus Lot Green was chairman from 1901 to 1906, succeeded by William F. Durand who served from September 1906 to January 1908. Prof. A. B. Clark was chairman from February 1908 until the fall of 1914 when Frederic C. Woodward was appointed chairman.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfer, date unknown.
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 2024-09-30 10:14:43 -0700 .

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:

Stanford University, Student Affairs Committee, Records (SC0016). 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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