First million for Stanford collection, 1921-1945, bulk 1921-1927

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Summary

Creators:
Wilbur, Ray Lyman Jr.
Abstract:
This collection pertains to the fund-raising efforts launched in 1922 to raise $3 million for the Stanford University endowment fund. Included are correspondence, largely of Ray Lyman Wilbur, reports, alumni lists, subscription lists, a campaign manual, and clippings. There is one item that concerns University fund-raising from 1945.
Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] First Million for Stanford Collection (SC0452). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection pertains to the fund-raising efforts began in 1922 to raise $3 million for the Stanford University endowement fund. Included in the collection are correspondence, reports, alumni lists, subscription lists, a campaign manual, and the clippings. The correspondence is largely to and from Ray Lyman Wilbur. There is one item that pertains to University fund-raising from 1945.

Biographical / historical:

The First Million for Stanford initiative marks a pivotal moment in the history of the university's financial stability. Launched in 1922, this fund-raising campaign aimed to raise $3 million for the Stanford University endowment fund. This effort marked the university's concerted drive to expand its resources and solidify its position as a leader in higher education.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfer, 1972.
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: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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] First Million for Stanford Collection (SC0452). 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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