Stanford University - Quad Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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ii' 2 11 -'Tf ': '11'- ','. 1 1 ' f -' A .1 'ff F . ' 'I ,Jnvgfaiiggmlgggh1pfEQ5g?e'eiyLr.,ly ef. Ayx, igpriimf 5-Tgn, r V la .l Es:m:L4ig3.c:LLL-1L.iLg.T-':421114-ig, .A', -fA-- i'-1, -4,,.Q,A4 ,,,, ,Hy ' A 1 The New York farm: his birthplace. -5 9 2 Port Washington: first law practice. 5 i 3 First business: Mother Lode country. fly. Sacramento: Civil War Gov- ernorship. 5 San. Francisco: his railroad offices. 6 Promontory Point: Fast and my West meet. 150 7 The Palo Alto Farm: his 0 country home. 8 Washington: two terms as Senator. Leland Stanford, Sr.. 0 'hc European HIPS' - pioneer hz ediu1aion the American IUIIY. LELAND STANFORD, SENIOR Leland Stanford, Sr., a typical American individualist in his rise from farmhoy to a man of wealth and national prominence, re- tained the sincere religious feeling and practical knowledge of men and money acquired in youth. Memories of his early life were responsible for his investment in the Stanford Farm, and later for his sympathy with students working their way through the uni- versity huilt in memory of his S011. Young Leland was to he heir of his father's ideals as well as his fortune with the educational advantages the elder Stanford felt lacking in himself. But he fol- lowed the words of a dream after his son's death hy 'gliving for humanity. The ideals of this man, able, deliberate in thought and action, live on in Stanford University. Chronological Record of Life of LELAND STANFORD 1824- Leland Stanford was born on a farm near Albany, New York. 1868 -Birth of Leland Stanford, Jr. 1869-Completion of the East-West He went to school there and Railroad. entered the bar in 1848. 1873-Stanfords moved to San Fran- 1848-After passing his bar examina- cisco. tions he went to Port Washing- 1876-Governor Stanford began to ac- ton, Wisconsin, and set up a law practice. 1850-Stanford returned to Albany 1852 1855 1861 5 and married Jane Lathrop. To- gether they went back to Port Washington where they re- mained until 1852. -Leaving Mrs. Stanford in Al- bany with her father, who was ill, Stanford came to California to join his brothers who were in business in Sacramento. -He returned to Albany to get Mrs. Stanford. -Stanford was elected governor of California. quire and develop the Palo Alto Stock Farm. 1883-The Stanford family went on a 1885- 1891 1893 European tour, where Leland lr. died in Florence in 1884. Governor Stanford elected to the United States Senate, and in the same year he formally announced the Grant of En- dowment for Leland Stanford lr. University. -Stanford re-elected to the Sen- ate, but was unable to attend sessions because o his health . Jr . -Senator Stanford died at his Palo Alto home. TOP-The Cold Springs general store built by Leland Stan- ford, Sr., when he first came to California in 1852. The sign in Chinese, meant for coolies of the mining camps, reads: Chinese goods are always sold in this store. CENTER-The Governor Stanfordf' the first locomotive of the Central Pacific Railway, reached California via Cape Horn. LOWER-The Washington, D. C. home of the Stanfords. This recent photograph indicates little of the gracious past of a house once famed for its beautiful appointments.

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.1 .N A 5 5 I 1 Q , ,,. 1 , ... -I f , 1 r 1 514 , 1 Jane Lathrop Stanford, whose devotion to the memory of her son and the wishes of her husband completed the formation of Stanford Uni-versity for the youth of Cali- fornia and the world. 1828-AUGUST 25, born in Albany, New York. 1850-AUGUST 25, married to Leland Stanford and moved to Port Washington, Wis. 1852-Stanford's law oyfice burned, so the Stan- Chronological Record of Life of JANE LATHROP STANFORD 1879-83-Two trips to Eu- rope. 1884-Death of Leland Stan- 188 ford, Jr., in Florence. 5-Stanford elected Sert- ator from Californiag moved to Washing- ton. fords returned to Al' 1893-Sen. Stanford died. bully-, Mrs- Smnfofd 1895-Lawsuit against the remained there with estate. he Wk father while 1897.99-Trip abroad to sell Mr. Stanford came to jewels. California to join his brothers. 1855-Mr. Lathrop died. Stanford returned for Mrs. Stanford. They came around the Horn, and settled in Sacramento. 1868-Birth of Leland, Jr. 1874-Moved to San Fran- 190 190 0-Started building of chapel, then went abroad. 2-Trip to Orient. 1903-Control of University 190 affairs relinquished to Board of Trustees. 3-04-Trip around the world. JANE LATHROP STANFORD The stately carriage of Mrs. Stanford was typical of her strong character and her dignified charm. She was a plain Woman, and with her outspoken honesty, she would have readily admitted her plainness. Her girlhood and the early years of her marriage had taught her the advantages and disadvantages of money. For all sincere, self-reliant people she had great respectg for those self- seekers that inevitably came to her., she had nothing but distaste, and she felt very deeply the responsibility of her large fortune. Her firm religious beliefs heightened her sense of the duties of her position although she sometimes regretted losing the sim- plicity of a less prominent existence. There was rightful pleasure for her in public service. This feeling of responsibility, as Well as her large share in planning Stanford University from the begin- ning, impelled her to continue working for the university's wel- fare after the death of her husband. And this she did, in spite of illness and distressing financial difficulties, To her family, her friends, and her principles Mrs. Stanfordls devotion was active and constant. The mansion of the gover- nors, the Stan-fords' Sacra- The house on the Palo Alto Farm, the Stanfordis favorite homeg now the Convalescent Home for children. Marking the glories of another era, griyffins flanking the entrance road still keep their lonely cisco. 1905-Trip to Honolulu to 1876-Bought Palo Alto restore her health- home. 1905-Death in Honolulu. - ..,. r ,. ' .. V . ,, M V mento home. gs x ft, U ,gg -fi., ' :WL .51 ,712-T-r rT.1'f' :+f ' - 3 W' ll ''EhitV.:-p3f.z5.ti,?Fi:.rt2izrtgffzrirr-fvfivfat y ' 1-'Q Ae? if A lm ' fistgfg Q Q , , The Stanford's San Francisco house commanded a sweeping view of the Bay from fashionable Nob Hill. With an Art Gallery to house their valuable col- lection the structure was one of the architectural wonders of its time, 6 vigil.