On April 22, 1919, Herbert Hoover sent a telegram to Stanford University, offering $50,000 to “collect historical material on war”. This fateful wire detailing his personal contribution, together with its instructions, laid the foundations for what has become the leading repository of knowledge on war, revolution, and peace.

Journey through Hoover’s Past and Present: The Origin and Operations of the Library & Archives

Join the Library & Archives team on the anniversary of the founding of the Hoover Institution for an exclusive tour of the spaces that support the collection, preservation, and accessibility to nearly one million books and more than 6000 archival collections from 171 countries. Meet expert staff and explore the inception and inner workings of the Library & Archives - an invaluable resource for all interested in studying the past, today. 

Journey through Hoover’s Past and Present: The Origin and Operations of the Library & Archives

This event welcomes all Stanford affiliates with a valid Stanford ID

A complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees following the tour

For more information about the history of the Hoover Institution Library & Archives, click here.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Taiwan
Trump And Taiwan: A Big, Beautiful Relationship Or The Deal Maker’s Ultimate Bargaining Chip?
Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region hosting Trump and Taiwan: A Big, Beautiful Relationship or the Deal Maker’s Ultimate Bargaining Chip? on Tuesday,… Shultz Auditorium, George P. Shultz Building
Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:00 PM PT
Black and white photograph of a US Navy Seabee exploring a monument on Okinawa durring WWII
Sightseeing At Wars End: WWII Okinawa As Seen In The Bellantoni Papers
A gallery talk about the photographs of US Navy Seabee Natale Bellantoni, taken on Okinawa at the end of WWII, will be presented free to the public… Lou Henry Hoover Gallery, Hoover Tower
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Boom Or Bust: Can Taiwan Secure The Energy Supplies It Needs To Meet Its High-Tech Aspirations?
Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region hosting Boom or Bust: Can Taiwan Secure the Energy Supplies It Needs to Meet Its High-Tech Aspirations? on Thursday… Shultz Auditorium, George P. Shultz Building
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