Guide to the Stanford Associates Records
SC0833
Finding aid prepared by compiled by Stanford University Archives staff
Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives
Stanford University Libraries.
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, California, 94305
Repository email: speccollref@stanford.edu
January 2011
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Title: Stanford Associates records
Identifier/Call Number: SC0833
Contributing Institution:
Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
4.5 Linear feet
(11 boxes)
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1934-1963
Date (inclusive): 1934-2005
Summary: The bulk of the collection consists of minutes of the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee, 1934-63, with an index
for the years 1942-55, and records from the "R" Planners dinner meetings, 1947-53. Other records include programs and other
ephemera, 1951-92; miscellaneous correspondence, 1984-2005; resolutions awarded, 1966-85; newsletters, Feb. 1938-June 1956;
and a bound copy of STANFORD ASSOCIATES, a series of brochures about the work of the University's various schools and departments,
1930s.
creator:
Stanford Associates.
creator:
Stanford University. Stanford Associates.
Information about Access
This collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 48 hours in advance of intended use.
Ownership & Copyright
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.
Acquisition Information
This collection was received by the Stanford University Archives from the Stanford Associates in 2006 and 2007.
Cite As
Stanford Associates Records (SC0833). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries,
Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
The Stanford Associates is an honorary organization of 1500 Stanford alumni who have demonstrated significant and long-standing
volunteer service to the University. Founded in 1934, Stanford Associates was originally responsible for volunteer fundraising
for the University. Now a part of the Alumni Association, Stanford Associates has broadened its scope to honor exceptional
alumni volunteer service from all areas of the University.
Description of the Collection
The bulk of the collection consists of minutes of the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee, 1934-63, with an index
for the years 1942-55, and records from the "R" Planners dinner meetings, 1947-53. Other records include programs and other
ephemera, 1951-92; miscellaneous correspondence, 1984-2005; resolutions awarded, 1966-85; newsletters, Feb. 1938-June 1956;
and a bound copy of STANFORD ASSOCIATES, a series of brochures about the work of the University's various schools and departments,
1930s.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford Alumni Association
Stanford University--Alumni.
Stanford University--Finance.
Stanford University. Stanford Associates.
Stanford University. -- General subdivision--Finance.;
Records Accession ARCH-2006-215
Box 1, Folder 1
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1934 Sep-1941 Jun
Box 1, Folder 2
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1941 Oct-1947 Jun
Box 1, Folder 3
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1947 Oct-1950 Jun
Box 2, Folder 1
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1950 Oct-1953 May
Box 2, Folder 2
Board of Governors, bound minutes
1953 Sep-1956 May
Box 2, Folder 3
Index to Minutes 1942-1955: I-V (Administration, Financial, Formation, Meetings, Membership)
Box 2, Folder 4
Index to Minutes 1942-1955: VI-VIII (Program, Publications, Relations)
Box 2, Folder 5
Index to Minutes 1942-1955: IX-X (Stanford Fund, List of Board of Governors)
Box 3, Folder 1
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1934-1936
Box 3, Folder 2
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1936-1937
Box 3, Folder 3
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1937-1938
Box 3, Folder 4
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1938-1939
Box 3, Folder 5
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1939-1940
Box 3, Folder 6
Meetings: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1940-1941
Box 3, Folder 7
Minutes: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1956 Feb-1961 Oct
Box 3, Folder 8
Minutes: Board of Governors and Executive Committee
1962 Jan-1963 Nov
Box 4, Folder 1
Executive Committee minutes
1934-1939
Box 4, Folder 2
Executive Committee minutes
1940-1946
Box 4, Folder 3
Executive Committee minutes
1947-1948
Box 4, Folder 4
Executive Committee minutes
1949
Box 4, Folder 5
Executive Committee minutes
1950-1951
Box 4, Folder 6
Membership Committee, lists and reports
1938-1950
Box 4, Folder 7
Address by Donald Tresidder
1944 May 22
Box 4, Folder 8
Address by Homer Spence
1951 Jan 19
Box 4, Folder 9
Luncheon meeting, Los Angeles
1945 Oct 23
Box 4, Folder 10
Spring luncheon meeting, San Francisco
1946 May 27
Box 5, Folder 1
"R" Planners dinner meeting, San Francisco
1947 Mar 17
Box 5, Folder 2
"R" Planners dinner meeting, Los Angeles
1947 May 12
Box 5, Folder 3
"R" Planners dinner meeting, San Francisco
1948 Mar 15
Box 5, Folder 4
Pre-inaugural dinner honoring Dr. Sterling, San Francisco
1949 Oct 6
Box 5, Folder 5
"R" Planners dinner meeting, David Starr Jordan Centennial Year, San Francisco
1951 Jan 19
Box 5, Folder 6
"R" Planners dinner meeting, David Starr Jordan Centennial Year, extra copies of material filed (including transcript of Gov.
Earl Warren's remarks)
Box 5, Folder 7
"R" Planners dinner meeting, honoring Lloyd Dinkelspiel [and awarding first uncommon man award to Paul C. Edwards], San Francisco
1953 Dec 8
Box 6, Folder 3
Centennial medallion
1991-1992
Box 6, Folder 9
Programs, invitations from non-award events
Box 6, Folder 10
Programs from two early events
1953-1956
Box 6, Folder 11
Resolutions (to individuals)
1966-1985
Box 7
Stanford Associates: a series of brochures about the work of the University's various schools and departments, 1930s (bound,
2 copies)
Box 7
Stanford Associates Newsletter, Feb. 1938-June 1956 (bound)
Box 8
Oversize certificates, awards, resolutions (including a few blank forms)
Box 8
Reproductions of 3 Stanford Daily front-pages re Peter Bing
1954-1955
Additional Records Accession ARCH-2007-072
Box 1
Stanford Associates Directories
1938-1990
Box 2, Folder 1-3
Advertising program, newsprint samples
1957-1958
Box 2, Folder 4
Creative Committee (The Stanford Fund)
1959-1972
Box 2, Folder 5
End of Centennial Publication records, with historical sources
1991
Box 2, Folder 6
Gold Spike selection process
1978
Box 2, Folder 7
History and development of Stanford Associates
1950-1955
Box 2, Folder 8
History and development of Stanford Associates
1942-1949
Box 2, Folder 9
Long Range Planning Committee, two reports
1964-1965
Box 2, Folder 11
Peck, T. and Grace, K., "The Long Bench"
1987
Box 3, Folder 1
Report on a Study of the Feasibility of Establishing a Speakers Bureau at Stanford
1962
Box 3, Folder 2
Resolutions re individual members
1966-1980
Box 3, Folder 3
Tribute to Cuthbertson, records re
1976-1984
Box 3, Folder 4
Tribute to Cuthbertson, copies of congratulatory letters
1979
Box 3, Folder 5
Uncommon Man quote (H. Hoover) on parchment (multiple copies)
