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The Stanford Historical Society is the gateway to a rich array of historical content produced by the Historical Society and other organizations for the purposes of education and research. New content is added continuously. Visit the pages below to explore Stanford's multifaceted history.
Image: Speakers for the program, Creating World-Class Computer Science at Stanford: 60 Years of Innovation. (From left) Alex Aiken (moderator), Donald E. Knuth, Edward A. Feigenbaum, Nils J. Nilsson, and Mehran Sahami. (credit: Sunny Scott)

Sandstone & Tile
Articles about Stanford history and news about the Society and the University Archives.
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Historic Houses Project
The history of campus architecture and early residents.
Discover Historic Houses