Holdings in art, architecture, and design include twentieth century ephemera, architectural treatises, and artists’ books.
Libraries
Blogs
- 19th century cover art | September 17, 2015
- Becoming Stanford: The History and Meaning of the University’s Insignia | April 2, 2015
Notable collections
Engravings, etchings, mezzotints, lithographs, and acquatints, circa 1600-1850.
San Francisco city views, public buildings, and landscapes, as well as San Jose, Stanford University, the U.S. Navy Yard at Mare Island, San Diego, and San Luis Rey.
Correspondence, blueprints, drawings, photographs, and other records relating to the planning, design and construction of the campus home of Professor and Mrs. Paul R. Hanna designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Drawings of campus buildings and other properties owned by the university and faculty.
Documents academic and student life, including athletics, drama, lectures, films, musical events, organizations, dances, parties and other social events, and political activities.