Thomas Welton Stanford Library time capsule collection, 1886-1898.

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Thomas Welton Stanford Library time capsule collection, 1886-1898.

Collection consists of the items placed in the time capsule by Jane L. Stanford and interred at the cornerstone laying of the library on November 2, 1898. Included are university circulars and registers, entrance exams, commencement programs, photograph of T. W. Stanford, letter by Jane L. Stanford, Bible, crucifix, newspapers of the day, and coins.

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