JANE STANFORD (1828-1905). Co-founder and benefactor of Stanford University. Wife of railroad baron, California governor and US Senator Leland Stanford. And I want to be really clear: Jane and Leland Stanford were deeply problematic people. She is not by any means any kind of heroine to me. But I find her fascinating. As with all women of the time, her just
Women's History Month: Jane Stanford
Women's History Month: Jane Stanford
Women's History Month: Jane Stanford
JANE STANFORD (1828-1905). Co-founder and benefactor of Stanford University. Wife of railroad baron, California governor and US Senator Leland Stanford. And I want to be really clear: Jane and Leland Stanford were deeply problematic people. She is not by any means any kind of heroine to me. But I find her fascinating. As with all women of the time, her just