Stanford University, University Events and Services records, 1918-1989, bulk 1946-1989

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Stanford University, University Events and Services, records
Dates:
1918-1989, bulk 1946-1989
Creators:
Stanford University. University Events and Services
Abstract:
Records of the Office and its administrative body, the Committee on Public Events, include minutes, correspondence, memoranda, contracts and agreements, printed materials about events and participants, and clippings. Events include lectures, film series, Shakespeare festivals, concerts, theater performances, and distinguished visitors; the office is also responsible for the University's commencement activities.
Extent:
49.8 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[item identification], Stanford University, University Events and Services, records (SC0179). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Records of the Office and its administrative body, the Committee on Public Events, include minutes, correspondence, memoranda, contracts and agreements, printed materials about events and participants, and clippings. Events include lectures, film series, Shakespeare festivals, concerts, theater performances, and distinguished visitors; the office is also responsible for the University's commencement activities.

Biographical / historical:

University Events and Services, formerly known as the Office of Public Events and the Office of Public Exercises, is responsible for organizing public events on campus, scheduling University facilities, and handling publicity.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfers, 1977-1986, 1996.
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 2024-10-31 14:55:31 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection materials are open for research. Boxes x in accession 2024-075 are restricted and available only with permission of the Office of Special Events Planning (OSEP) or Officers of the University.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[item identification], Stanford University, University Events and Services, records (SC0179). Department 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