Alumni reminiscences, 1955-1956.

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Alumni reminiscences, 1955-1956.

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Correspondence between Jack W. Shoup, secretary of the Alumni Association, and alumni concerning memories of Senator and Mrs. Stanford (1955-1956), which included attending parties at the Stanford home, Mr. Stanford observing work on Encina Hall, Mrs. Stanford observing work on Memorial Church, Mrs. Stanford visiting Roble Hall, their attendance at Sunday Chapel on campus, and Mrs. Stanford's funeral.

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