Jane Lathrop Stanford Papers

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Jane Lathrop Stanford Papers
The papers of Jane L. Stanford pertain largely to the founding and administration of Stanford University, along with her personal and social affairs; included in the papers are correspondence, business records, legal and financial papers, speeches, news clippings, and biographical materials.

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1895 Jul-Dec

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1895 Jul-Dec

ALS to Dr. Jordan. Objects to his optimistic outlook on Judge Ross' decision. July 1, 1895; ALS to Dr. Jordan. Thanks for congratulations. July 2, 1895; ALS to Dr. Jordan. Receiving many letters of congratulations but dares not yet let her soul rejoice. July 6, 1895; Telegram to Pres. D.S....

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1896 Jan-Aug

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1896 Jan-Aug

Telegram to Dr. Jordan. Wants list of married and unmarried professors. Jan 13, 1896; ALS to Dr. Jordan. Does not approve project to colonize Vina Ranch with colored people. Jan 21, 1896; Telegram to Dr. Jordan. Suspend immediately religious professorships. Jan 24, 1896; ALS to Dr. and Mrs....

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1896 Oct-Dec

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1896 Oct-Dec

ALS to Dr. Jordan. Thankful he will remain at Stanford instead of going to Smithsonian Inst.; anxious about her brother Henry; has been asked to introduce Mrs. Chapman Catt. Oct 23, 1896; ALS to Dr. Jordan. Sending copies of Valentine's book on money. Oct 28, 1896; ALS to Dr. Jordan. Mr. Reed...

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

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

ALS to Dr. Jordan. Sending letter from Mrs. Clements; sorry that she had to put her in such a wretched position. Jan 1, 1897; LS to Dr. Jordan. Correspondence to vindicate anything which might be said. Jan 11, 1897; Telegram to Dr. Jordan. Wants Mrs. Clements address. Jan 13, 1897; LS to Dr....

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1897 May-Nov

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1897 May-Nov

ALS to Dr. Jordan. Transmitting address she had prepared to deliver on opening day. May 24, 1897; Telegram to Dr. David Starr Jordan. Trip restful and pleasant; relieved of anxiety. June 5, 1897; ALS to Dr. Jordan. Objects to proposal to realize on Market Street Railway stock for legatees; Met...

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1899 Mar-Apr

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1899 Mar-Apr

Tel. thanks for Telegram Mar 4, 1899; Tel. Taylor must resign from Trustees and go home. Mar 6, 1899; LS. On academic freedom Mar 23, 1899; LS. Encloses letter from F. Atheling, assistant in mathematics, wanting to borrow $60. [Atheling letter of Mar. 29, 1899, follows] Mar 30, 1899; ALS....

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1899 May-Dec

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1899 May-Dec

LS. Encloses letter from P. R. Smith and copy of her reply [her reply still enclosed] May 13, 1899; LS. Wants a meeting of students and professors to pass resolutions for Judge Field May 13, 1899; ALS. Refuses to lease land to outsiders. May 15, 1899; LS. Thinks he should not be present at...

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1900 Jan - May 9

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1900 Jan - May 9

LS. Thankful for his helpfulness; going to Los Angeles 5-Jan-00; N to Dr. and Mrs. Jordan. Invitation to reception. 20-Jan-00; LS. Consigns valuable letters to his care 2-Feb-00; LS. As well as ever; description of return home from trip; looking forward to Dr. Jordan's return. March 24, 1900; N....

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1900 May 17 - Dec

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1900 May 17 - Dec

LS. Return home from a fatiguing trip from Vina; Prof. Ross entertaining rabid ideas; should not be retained; cannot be trusted; he is a dangerous man May 17, 1900; LS. Opinion remains the same. May 23, 1900; TL. Wants boy's paper to have proper consideration 29-May-00; LS. Missionaries in China...

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Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1901

Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1901

Tel. approves act 14-Jan-01; Tel. declines to be further quoted in Ross affair 25-Jan-01; TLS. regarding the Ross affair; sympathy for losing Barbara 30-Jan-01; LS. could not have endured criticism in Ross affair without Divine support; disloyalty of Howard; expressed faith in Jordan's ability...

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