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Alan J. Adler papers available for research

A page from a notebook detailing a sailboat design
June 10, 2022
by Hanna Ahn

Authored by Hanna Ahn and Spencer Gondorf, Curatorial Assistant for the History of Science and Technology Collections

Alan J. Adler papers

What is the connection between sailboat design, a flying disc toy, and an innovative coffee press that cuts brew time from 5 minutes to 1 minute? 

DocuNight streaming service

Screenshot of DocuNight website
June 3, 2022
by Kioumars Ghereghlou

DocuNight is now accessible for use by Stanford students, faculty, and staff. This is the first streaming service we have added to Stanford Libraries’ Middle East collections. To access the service, you just need to click on the “Sign In” link in the top right corner and choose “Stanford University” from the “Select Your Institute” dropdown.

Brynn Kramer and Meagan Trott: Conrad Collection on Dutch Waterways

May 26, 2022


Amongst our map team here at Stanford Libraries, we have several part-time members who we just wish so badly were full-time. Their dedication and contributions are invaluable, undoubtedly being the individuals behind the curtain keeping this show on the road.

Brynn Kramer and Meagan Trott have long been two of these employees, and it is with great excitement that the entire map team welcomes and presents them as our project team for processing and cataloging the cartographic portion of the Conrad Collection on Dutch Waterways.

Judy Yung papers open for research

Judy Yung
May 26, 2022
by Emma Frothingham

The Judy Yung papers (M2788) are now open for research. The collection documents Yung’s roots in San Francisco’s Chinatown, her advocacy and research on the Angel Island Immigration Station, and her dedication to promoting the voices of Chinese American women. The collection can be accessed through Searchworks and a finding aid can be viewed through the Online Archive of California.

The Libraries annual De-Stress Fest is back!

De-stress fest activities, including a therapy dog
May 17, 2022
by Kelly Fields

*** UPDATE *** June 1, 2022 *** UPDATE ***

Unfortunately, the llamas will not be able to join us for the De-Stress Fest at Green Library on Thursday, but we're happy to announce that another group of furry friends will be available. Be sure to stop by the Green Library patio area and visit with the dogs from P.A.W.S. beginning at 3:00 PM, Thursday, June 2nd.

Boba tea, DIY calming jars, Ice cream, Dogs, Moon Pies, and more! You don't want to miss this!

Shahrokh Meskoob Archive and Publication of Edited Volume

May 16, 2022
by C. Ryan Perkins

In October of 2020, Stanford Libraries and the Hamid and the Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies held a one day conference and published an online digital exhibit focused on the Iranian writer and intellectual, Shahrokh Meskoob (1924-2005). 

Dennis Witmer collection of Alaska as the Measure now open for research

Shoreline, Saint Paul Island by Dennis Witmer, from "Alaska as the Measure" portfolio
May 6, 2022
by Annie Schweikert

Special Collections is pleased to announce that the Dennis Witmer collection of Alaska as the Measure (MSS PHOTO 0660) is open for research. The collection consists of the 75-plate photograph portfolio “Alaska as the Measure,” a digital version of the same portfolio, and a series of 41 digital artist books made by Witmer.

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