Cone (Elizabeth and James S.) papers, 1898-1911

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Elizabeth Cone and James S. Cone papers
Dates:
1898-1911
Creators:
Cone, James Stone. and Cone, Elizabeth Hiett.
Extent:
3 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Elizabeth Cone and James S. Cone Papers (SC0609). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection reflects student life at Stanford University and consists largely of photographs, including many cyanotypes; other materials include Elizabeth Cone's study cards, the constitution of the Saturday Night Club of Stanford University (women's debating club), programs, invitations, posters, and newspapers. Subjects of the photographs include the Quad and other campus buildings, views of campus lands, campus roads, the cactus garden, and students. Of note among the photographs are images of dorm rooms in Encina and Roble halls, female students in academic dress, the railroad tracks on campus, and Benjamin Blodgett , university organist.

Biographical / historical:

Elizabeth Hiett Cone earned her A.B. in English at Stanford University in May 1901; while a student, she was a member of the Saturday Night Club. She died in August 1915. Her brother James Stone Cone earned his A.B. in history at Stanford in May 1902 and his M.A. at Harvard in 1905.

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

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-11-11 15:30:43 -0800 .

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:

Elizabeth Cone and James S. Cone Papers (SC0609). 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