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A Wealth of Ideas: Revelations from the Hoover Institution Archives

Developed from Hoover fellow Bertrand M. Patenaude's book of the same name, the exhibit draws on the Hoover Institution Library and Archives' vast trove of rare historical documents and artifacts. A Wealth of Ideas tells the story of the institution, its treasures, its evolving role in the history of Stanford University.

The subject matter is epic in scale, covering the great wars, revolutions, political and intellectual movements, and personalities of the twentieth century. The impressive cast of characters includes many of the most influential figures of the age, among them Woodrow Wilson and Leon Trotsky, Friedrich von Hayek and Henry Ford, Karl Popper and Joseph Goebbels, Chiang Kai-shek and Boris Pasternak, and Bertrand Russell and Milton Friedman.

Upcoming Events

Friday, March 29, 2024 12:15 PM PST
Lou Henry Hoover at center of picnicing Zoology club, circa 1897
Carillon Concert For Lou Henry Hoover’s 150th Birthday
Join us for a Musical Tribute to Lou Henry Hoover in Celebration of her 150th Birthday. Hoover Tower Lawn
Monday, April 8, 2024
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Markets vs. Mandates: Promoting Environmental Quality and Economic Prosperity
On April 8, 2024, the Hoover Institution will host its second annual one-day conference on Markets vs. Mandates: Promoting Environmental Quality and… David and Joan Traitel Building, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Monday, April 15, 2024
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The Policy Challenge of AI Safety
The Hoover Institution invites you to The Policy Challenge of AI Safety on Monday, April 15, 2024, from 1:00 – 6:15 PM in Hauck Auditorium, David… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
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