Jane Stanford
Co-founder of Stanford University in 1885 (opened 1891) along with her husband, Leland Stanford, as a memorial to their only child, Leland Stanford Jr., who died of typhoid fever in 1884 at the age of 15.
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Leland Stanford Jr.
Leland Stanford Jr. (May 14, 1868 – March 13, 1884), known as Leland DeWitt Stanford until he was nine, was the only son of American industrialist and politician Leland Stanford and his wife Jane.
Leland Stanford
American industrialist and politician.
He and his wife Jane were also the founders of Stanford University, which they named after their late son.
David Starr Jordan
The founding president of Stanford University, serving from 1891 to 1913.
In March 1891, he was approached by Leland and Jane Stanford, who offered him the presidency of Leland Stanford Junior University, which was about to open in California.
Stanford University
Private research university located in the census-designated place of Stanford, California, near the city of Palo Alto.
Stanford was founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford in memory of their only child, Leland Stanford Jr., who had died of typhoid fever at age 15 the previous year.
Stanford University Libraries
Library system of Stanford University in California.
But in 1905 Jane Stanford directed that after her death, her jewels should be sold and the funds used as a permanent endowment "to be used exclusively for the purchase of books and other publications."
Lathrop, California
City located 9 mi south of Stockton in San Joaquin County, California, United States.
The city was named for Jane Stanford, née Lathrop, wife of Leland Stanford.
Albany Academy for Girls
Independent college-preparatory day school for girls in Albany, New York, United States, enrolling students from Preschool to Grade 12.
Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University alongside her husband Leland Stanford
Edward Alsworth Ross
Progressive American sociologist, eugenicist, economist, and major figure of early criminology.
In response, Jane Stanford called for his resignation.
Strychnine poisoning
Strychnine poisoning can be fatal to humans and other animals and can occur by inhalation, swallowing or absorption through eyes or mouth.
Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University and wife of California governor Leland Stanford, died from strychnine poisoning in 1905. Her last recorded words were "My jaws are stiff. This is a horrible death to die." Her murderer was never identified.
Moana Hotel
Historic hotel building in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 2365 Kalākaua Avenue in the Waikiki neighborhood.
In February 1905, Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University, died of strychnine poisoning in a room at the Moana Hotel.