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Founded in 1976, the Stanford Historical Society (SHS) welcomes anyone with or without Stanford affiliation to join as a member. The society provides its members and supporters access to authentic Stanford stories, offering opportunities for preserving and sharing the university’s legacy and celebrating its history. Learn more about the society
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Stay connected while supporting the Stanford Historical Society’s mission to document and share important stories of the university’s rich history.New Stanford Historical Society Publications
Stanford's Wallace Sterling: Portrait of a Presidency, 1949-1968
A thoroughly researched and lavishly illustrated account of Stanford’s transformational rise as a research university during the presidency of J. E. Wallace Sterling.
A Historian's Diary, 1935 - 1980
Gordon Craig’s witty and elegant diary includes his experiences as a student in Germany and at Oxford, his role in Stanford's transformation into a leading research universities, and his experiences at the Free University of Berlin.
Voices from the Hennessy Presidency: Collected Interviews with University Leaders, 2000-2016
Candid reflections from 21 Stanford leaders on the Hennessy years, 2000 to 2016.Upcoming Events
Oct. 17 | Planting the Seeds of Latino Diversity on the Farm
In this program, Stanford historian Al Camarillo and journalist Frank Sotomayor (MA, Class of '67) will share personal stories about how one of these groups, Chicanas-os/Latinas-os, contributed to changing the campus culturally and academically.
Oct. 24-26 | Alumni Oral Histories at Reunion Weekend
Sign up for an alumni interview at this Reunion Homecoming. Share your experiences as a Stanford student for historical research.
Nov. 14 | Race Around The Quad: Race, Ethnicity, and Eugenics at John Steinbeck’s Stanford, 1919-1925
Stanford alumnus, and former Lane Center visiting scholar, Dr. Kevin Hearle will discuss his extensive research on the eugenics content of Steinbeck’s courses and the racism of student life during Steinbeck’s Stanford years.Featured Content
A Biography of Stanford Sandstone: From Greystone Quarry to Stone River
In this presentation, Charles Junkerman follows the fluid biography of Stanford's sandstone from the Sierras to the campus.
Sandstone & Tile, Winter 2024, Volume 48, No. 1
In this latest issue, learn about Gordon Craig, a leading scholar of German history, and the Okada House and the Asian American Experience at Stanford.
Before and After Wallace Sterling: Stanford Presidents and Changing Times
This program examines how the character of the university’s presidents reflects the constantly changing challenges and opportunities that face Stanford and its peer institutions.Discover History
Sandstone & Tile
Mailed to all SHS members, Sandstone & Tile reports on what was happening in the university and publishes research articles on various aspects of Stanford history, in addition to serving as a chronicle of the history of the society.
Program Recordings
SHS programs address important topics including Stanford’s relationship with the Silicon Valley, the Stanford peace movement, the history of Title IX at Stanford, the Medical School, and the Stanford Prison Experiment.
Oral History Program
The Stanford Historical Society Oral History Program explores the institutional history of the university through interviews with faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and other members of the Stanford community.
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Your gifts and membership dues support the mission of the Stanford Historical Society to document, preserve, and disseminate important stories of Stanford University's rich history. Donations and membership dues are considered gifts to Stanford University and are tax-deductible.