Willard J. Classen collection of Stanford memorabilia, 1915-1985

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Summary

Creators:
Classen, Willard J. and Classen, Willard J.
Abstract:
Materials pertaining to Classen's years as a student include the student handbook for 1918-19; the songbook for the Junior Opera "Three of a Kind," 1919; and commencement programs and ephemera, 1921-22. Other materials include F. W. Loel's "Stratigraphy of the Salinas Valley," geology 7B class paper with original illustrations and map, 1915; postcard photograph of Stanford geologists Howard Kirk, William A. Clark, Linn Farish, and Thomas F. Stipp taken in Mexico circa 1926; ephemera regarding Edwin Theodore Dumble, 1924; John G. Goode's booklet "The Big Game, A Different Perspective," 1985; Stanford football game tickets, 1930-77; brochures and booklets on the Stanford Barn, the history of the founding of the University, Glenn "Pop" Warner, and Palo Alto; the Daily Palo Alto Memorial Number (ca. 1919); and assorted clippings and newspapers on athletics and Stanford history.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Willard J. Classen Collection of Stanford Memorabilia (SC0980). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Materials pertaining to Classen's years as a student include the student handbook for 1918-19; the songbook for the Junior Opera "Three of a Kind," 1919; and commencement programs and ephemera, 1921-22. Other materials include F. W. Loel's "Stratigraphy of the Salinas Valley," geology 7B class paper with original illustrations and map, 1915; postcard photograph of Stanford geologists Howard Kirk, William A. Clark, Linn Farish, and Thomas F. Stipp taken in Mexico circa 1926; ephemera regarding Edwin Theodore Dumble, 1924; John G. Goode's booklet "The Big Game, A Different Perspective," 1985; Stanford football game tickets, 1930-77; brochures and booklets on the Stanford Barn, the history of the founding of the University, Glenn "Pop" Warner, and Palo Alto; the Daily Palo Alto Memorial Number (ca. 1919); and assorted clippings and newspapers on athletics and Stanford history.

Biographical / historical:

Willard J. Classen earned his A.B. in geology at Stanford University in 1922.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Willard J. Classen, 1993.
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

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:

Willard J. Classen Collection of Stanford Memorabilia (SC0980). 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
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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