Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1897 Jan-Apr

Stanford's great objection to converting either of the Halls into dancing halls. I remember well when Prof. Swain came during your absence and Mr. Stanford very positively said he did not believe in using either of the halls or Roble parlors for dancing.

Knowing that you have been given to understand that I did not approve of either Halls being used for dancing, I am surprised that they should now apply to me, feeling that you have already given them to understand that it was not approved of.

If you will kindly settle this question, I will be very much obliged.

Your friend Jane L. Stanford

S.F. Cal Apl 23. 1897.

23 Apr 3 97

Dr Jordan Kind friend:-

Your communication of the 2nd just received and considered. I have had a great prejudice against turning part of Encina Hall into recitation rooms, and I think as the number of students has not increased this year, but remains within the limit of eleven hundred, we should be able to get along until relief is afforded through additional buildings, and not

convert a part of the "Memorial Hall" as I call it - in honor of my dear husband, into noisy recitation rooms. My husband was always averse to using this building for any other than the purpos for which it was built, and I really feel Encina Hall would be very objectionable to live in if a portion of it was put to the use named.

My dear friend, I never like to be so decidedly opposed to any proposition that comes from you, for I wish to retain your support, your sympathy and your warmest friendship.

I am convinced that this proposition has been made to you by the Professors, and that it is not an original and voluntary wish of your own. You remember we talked this matter over coming from Sacramento. I could not consent to it without doing great injustice to my judgement and my sentiments.

Your friend, Mrs. Leland Stanford

S. F. Cal April 3. 1897.

San Francisco. Jan. 21. '97.

Dr. Jordan,Kind Friend:

I thank you sincerely for your courteous attention in sending me the complimentary tickets to attend the Lecture which will be given at the Golden Gate Hall. I shall make an extra effort to attend those given by yourself.

Sincerely yours, Mrs. Leland Stanford