"The exhibit -- which features items ranging from personal diaries to political posters -- offers the public a sampling of 300 items chosen from 65 million stored within the archives, documenting some of the most riveting events that have transformed the world over the past century."

"The university hopes the exhibit will introduce more people to the archives, long a source of inspiration to scholars. Unlike most universities, Stanford welcomes to public to explore its archives -- under supervision."

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