John Casper Branner, president of Stanford University, papers, 1913-1915.

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John Casper Branner, president of Stanford University, papers, 1913-1915.

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Collection contains correspondence and other records relating to Stanford University and the various departments of the University during Branner's term as president, 1913-1915; other subjects of note include the arboretum, Encina Club, faculty housing, student housing, Student Guild (health care organization), and World War I.

6.5 linear feet.

Stanford university libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8013064

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Branner, John Casper, 1850-1922

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