Stanford University, University Services, records, 1936-1957.

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Stanford University, University Services, records, 1936-1957.

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Correspondence, with some reports, minutes, and pamphlets, relating to the activities of the University Services Office. Subjects include the Army Specialized Training Program, California Professional Survey for the War Manpower Commission, Food Research Institute project on food in Germany, tropical disease survey in Guatemala, foreign relief and rehabilitation research, and the development of Stanford scientific research facilities, particularly the Ryan High Voltage Laboratory. The collection also includes other papers relating to Dr. Hanna's work at Stanford and with various national committees; correspondents include Ray Lyman Wilbur and Donald B. Tresidder.

3 linear ft.

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6737215

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Wilbur, Ray L. (Ray Lyman), 1875-1949

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Hanna, Paul Robert, 1902-

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Tresidder, Donald Bertrand, 1894-1948

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Stanford University. University Services.

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The University Services office of Stanford University (1942-1954) was established to carry out a program of service on a contractual basis, focusing on the region, the nation, international studies, and business and industry. Paul R. Hanna, professor in the School of Education, was its first director, serving from 1942-1944. From the description of Stanford University, University Services, records, 1936-1957. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122500211 ...