Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University) records, 1906-2007
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University) records
- Dates:
- 1906-2007
- Creators:
- Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University)
- Abstract:
- The records include constitution; newsletters, 1932-2007; the yearly calendar illustrated with images of Stanford University, 1941-1983; membership book 1906-1996; history booklets, programs, brochures and mailings; photographs and printed items from their Centennial Celebration on March 5, 2005; other photographs, 1965-1997; survey of alumni, 1996; and clippings, 1965-1983.
- Extent:
- 4 Linear Feet (8 boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University) Records (SC0909). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The records include constitution; newsletters, 1932-2007; the yearly calendar illustrated with images of Stanford University, 1941-83; membership book 1906-1996; history booklets, programs, brochures and mailings; photographs and printed items from their Centennial Celebration on March 5, 2005; other photographs, 1965-1997; survey of alumni, 1996; and clippings, 1965-1983.
- Biographical / historical:
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Cap and Gown, a women's honor society, was established in 1905. Their mission is to honor and bring together women who have been constructively active in student affairs and the community so that as a group, they may meet to maintain and serve the ideals of Stanford University. Among their activities is a scholarship program, which has been operating since 1924.
- 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
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Women college students.
- Names:
- Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University)
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-02-20 13:02:49 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Access to digital content in Addenda, 2017-206 are restricted to the Special Collections Reading Room. In order to access this content, please contact specialcollections@stanford.edu.
Otherwise, 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:
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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:
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[Identification of item], Cap and Gown Society (Stanford University) Records (SC0909). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Stanford University Archives, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6064, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022