University Papers
After the extent of damage at the university was realized, President Jordan issued this statement suspending classes for the rest of the college year. Stanford Archives SC-206 Box 1 Folder 16.
The May issue of "The Stanford Alumnus" described the damage on campus, reprinted official statements by Jordan and others, and appealed to alumni to help correct mistaken impressions about the university and its future. Stanford Archives SC-206 Box 2 Folder 2.
After the Commission of Engineers determined that inner Quad buildings could be repaired before the next term, President Jordan issued this statement saying that classes would go on as usual for the 1906-07 year. Stanford Archives SC-206 Box 1 Folder 16.
After the inner Quad buildings had been repaired in time for 1906-07 classes to start, the Commission of Engineers turned their attention to repairs of the outer Quad buildings. Periodic progress reports were issued, such as this one dated January 31st,, 1908. Stanford Archives.
A progress report for the Machine Shop, located along Panama Mall. This report was submitted to the Commission of Engineers as reconstruction progressed. Stanford Archives.
Drawing of damage done to the foundation of the Gymnasium by the 1906 quake, as reported to the Commission of Engineers. Stanford Archives SC001 Box 4
After President Jordan suspended classes, the campus was closed. Guards were employed to try and keep curious tourists from injuring themselves around the damaged university buildings. Visitors with legitimate university business used special passes to gain entrance. Stanford Archives SC-206 Box 1 Folder 18.
Relief committees were organized almost immediately to help those affected in San Jose and San Francisco. Identification cards, signed by President Jordan, were issued to the students to facilitate their entry into San Francisco, which was under martial law. Stanford Archives SC-206 Box 1 Folder 18.
