Robert W. Beyers papers, 1965-1992.

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Robert W. Beyers papers, 1965-1992.

These files were maintained by Robert W. Beyers and kept separate from the general files of the News Service, although they relate primarily to his work as director of the News Service. The files include correspondence, press releases, copies of university correspondence and memos, ephemera, articles, and clippings. Subjects include public perception of Stanford (1972), reactions to articles in the CAMPUS REPORT (1968-89), the Vietnam War and anti-war protest, H. Bruce Franklin, the ASSU and social regulations for women students (1965-66), John Voevodsky (inventor and entrepreneur), the proposed Reagan Library at Stanford, Donald Kennedy, and indirect cost recovery at Stanford. Among the ASSU files is a copy of the results from a 1965 questionnaire of women students and a transcript of a KZSU program "The Seventy Third Year" broadcast on May 30, 1965 featuring interviews with Richard E. Guggenhime, Phillip H. Rhinelander, and Scott McBride regarding the 1964-65 academic year. The "Comments 1988-89" files include notes and letters on the controversy over a speech by George Shultz.

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Guggenhime, Richard E.

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Voevodsky, John

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Stanford University. News Service.

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Shultz, George Pratt, 1920-

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McBride, Scott.

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Beyers, Robert J.

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Robert W. Beyers, known for his candid reporting, directed the Stanford News Service from 1961 to 1990. Educated at Cornell University, he was a journalist and public relations director before joining the University of Michigan News Service. He came to Stanford in 1961 with his Michigan mentor, Lyle Nelson; together they created the STANFORD OBSERVER, a monthly publication for alumni, and the CAMPUS REPORT, a weekly internal newspaper. Beyers was awarded the Kenneth M. Cuthbertson Award for exce...

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The ASSU was organized in October 1891; each registered student is a member. The ASSU works to represent the interests, needs and perspectives of Stanford students. From the description of Associated Students of Stanford University records, 1891-2006. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754864100 The purpose of the student task force, advised by Prof. John Hackmann, was to review and analyze the University Food Service program in order to development recommendations for its enhan...

Rhinelander, Phillip H.

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Franklin, H. Bruce (Howard Bruce), 1934-

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Professor of English at Stanford, 1965-72 and Herman Melville scholar. Franklin was dismissed by the Stanford Board of Trustees in 1972. From the description of H. Bruce Franklin collection, 1969-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 503422572 Professor of English at Stanford, 1965-1972 and Herman Melville scholar. From the description of Future perfect, ca. 1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122447867 Biographical/Historica...