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Afghan Digital Collection

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Hoover hosts the largest single collection of digitized publications from Afghanistan

Picture of Nationalist Chinese special unit stationed on the island of Saipan

Two Acquisitions Tell the Tale of Nationalist China’s Obliterated Histories

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The discovery of new archival materials brings findings and interpretation to modern Chinese history.

Hoover Library & Archives Launches “HI Stories”

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In efforts to expand to online audiences, the Hoover Institution Library & Archives’ proudly present “HI Stories.”

Hoji Shinbun Digital Collection

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The Hoover Institution Library & Archives is excited to announce that the Hoji Shinbun Digital Collection now has global coverage

Devotional Art and Rediscovered History

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Masuo Kitaji’s hand-illustrated Japanese translation Bibles acquired by Hoover

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Ardeshir Zahedi and the Zahedi Archives at Hoover

Friday, December 10, 2021

Hoover Institution, Stanford University

The Hoover Institution Library & Archives hosts "Ardeshir Zahedi and the Zahedi Archives at Hoover" on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT.

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Explore our past and future exhibits, the Hoover Tower, and the Stanford campus

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Carillon Serenades - In Celebration Of Hoover Tower In Its 80th Year

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Hoover Tower

For the 2021–2022 year, listen for the newly dedicated, Lou Henry Hoover carillon as the bells ring in celebration of Hoover Tower’s 80th year and in the spirit of welcoming the Stanford community back to campus. The carillon serenades will be played by Stanford carillonneur, Dr. Timothy Zerlang.

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Historiography of the Pacific War: Past Accomplishments and Future Challenges

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Hoover Institution, Stanford University

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, the Hoover Institution Library & Archives invites you to a special online symposium as part of the Fanning the Flames Speaker Series. The “Historiography of the Pacific War: Past Accomplishments and Future Challenges" event is on Tuesday, December 7 at 3:00 pm PT.

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Zhou Shilin in the 1940s posing for a photograph in front of a plane carrying a helmet

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Hoover Institution Acquires The Papers Of Zhou Shilin, Founder Of The Taiwanese Air Force “Thunder Tigers”

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Zhou Shilin (Chow Shih-lin), founder of the Taiwanese Air Force “Thunder Tigers” was among the first Nationalist Chinese cadets to be selected and sent to the United States to receive special training in a program developed to revitalize China’s war effort as a deterrent to Japanese aggression.

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The Hoover Tower Observation Deck And Carillon Named In Memory Of Lou Henry Hoover

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Hoover Institution, Stanford, CA

The Hoover Tower’s Observation Deck and carillon were named in memory of Lou Henry Hoover, Stanford University graduate, philanthropist, trailblazer for women, and the wife of America’s thirty-first president, Herbert Hoover.

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