Christine Ricker diaries, 1941-1976

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Summary

Creators:
Ricker, Christine.
Abstract:
Diaries with clippings, programs, notes, and letters concerning Stanford news and personalities, World War II and other political events, Ricker's activities in the Episcopal Church, and her circle of friends, most of whom were single working women like herself.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Christine Ricker Diaries (SC0422). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The diaries of Christine Ricker date from December 1941 through April 1976; included within their pages were clippings, programs, notes, letters, and other items.

Some items are taped in; loose items have been removed and foldered.

The diary entries concern Stanford news and personalities, World War II and other political events, Ricker's activities in the Episcopal Church, and her circle of friends, many of whom were also single working women.

Biographical / historical:

Christine Ricker joined the Stanford staff in 1922; she served as director of the Student Union and the more than 40 campus dining halls from 1928 until her retirement in 1958. She also taught a course in "family living" through the School of Education. She graduated from Simmons College in 1917 with a degree in institutional administration; prior to coming to Stanford, she worked with the YWCA overseas. Ms. Ricker, who shared her campus home at 615 Mayfield Avenue with her lifelong companion Helen Vincent, died in 1986 at the age of 90.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Rosamund Bacon, 1986.
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: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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:

[identification of item] Christine Ricker Diaries (SC0422). 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
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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