Support the mission of the Stanford Historical Society to document, preserve, and disseminate important stories of Stanford University's rich history.
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. Read more
Featured Content
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.
How a Stanford Speech Scandal Led to the Invention of Academic Freedom: The Case of Edward A. Ross
Prof. Emily J. Levine discussed the story of how a scandal at Stanford led to the invention of the term academic freedom that then took on a life of its own.
Fall 2022, Volume 46, No. 3
The latest issue of Sandstone & Tile features Carl B. Schmidt's history of the Music Department in 1946–1964 and Roxanne Nilan's article on the collapse of the Pacific Coast Conference in 1957 due to the defection of USC and UCLA.Upcoming Events
Please visit this page in August for information about the 2023-2024 programs. Meanwhile, please watch or listen to the recordings of recent Stanford Historical Society programs.
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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.