Allen Controversy Papers, 1965

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Summary

Title:
Allen Controversy Papers
Dates:
1965
Creators:
Allen, Lucille A.
Abstract:
Reports, interviews and correspondence concerning Lucille Allen, Stanford University Dean of Women, and the Women's Council of 1964, consisting of University of women students. Controversy centers around a May, 1964, Women's Council meeting and alleged discussion of "sexual content" of reading materials in freshman English classes.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Allen Controversy Papers (SC0050). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Reports, interviews and correspondence concerning Lucille Allen, Stanford University Dean of Women, and the Women's Council of 1964, consisting of University of women students. Controversy centers around a May, 1964, Women's Council meeting and alleged discussion of "sexual content" of reading materials in freshman English classes.

Biographical / historical:

Lucille A. Allen was the Dean of Women from 1961-1965.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfer, President's Office, 1968.
Physical location:
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-03 14:05:45 -0800 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Allen Controversy Papers (SC0050). 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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