Stanley Stevens

I met Stan in 1982 when I was just starting out in map librarianship at Stanford . He was very active in the Western Association of Map Libraries (WAML), which I think he cofounded. Besides his organizational skills, he was well known for being an early advocate of collecting and using aerial photos in map collections. He was initially responsible for saving the historic aerial photo collection from Fairchild Aerial Surveys in California libraries. Stan was a legend in map...

We were so sorry to hear of Stan's passing. I had heard so much about him and had the pleasure of working with him when we bought our home. Anxious for anything that would give information about the history of the home and the area, I consulted his book and we talked on the phone. He was so helpful. He left a great legacy and the appreciation of history is only one of them. Thank you to the Stevens for your positive presence in our special community.

Stan was the best boss anyone could hope for. He was also my friend. I will miss him very much. Happy Birthday.

Sending Nik & the whole Stevens Family our deepest condolences.

I was one of Stan's colleagues for many years at UC Santa Cruz. I remember being struck, early on in my time there, by his integrity, intelligence, and commitment to making the world a better place. I saw him last only a few months ago and found my conversation with him, as ever, a true pleasure. He was a man of value, as the Pueblo Indians say.