Philadelphia Area Archives

Princeton Cuneiform Collection, 2012 B.C.-1595 B.C.

Extent:: 94 boxes and 115 items
Abstract:: Consists of approximately 1,350 cuneiform tablets from Mesopotamia, the bulk dating from the Third Dynasty of Ur (Ur III).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Princeton Ethiopic Manuscripts, 1600s-1900s (inclusive)

Extent:: 95 items
Abstract:: An open collection of bound Ethiopic manuscripts with texts in Ge'ez and occasionally in Amharic.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Elmer Adler Papers, 1651-1961 (inclusive) 1925-1955 (bulk)

Extent:: 464 boxes
Abstract:: Elmer Adler was a printer, publisher, editor, and author. This collection consists of the personal papers of Adler as well as the business archives of the Pynson Printers and The Colophon.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

William H. Tower Philatelic Collection, 1380-1950 (inclusive) 1700s-1940s (bulk)

Extent:: 20 boxes and 15.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of envelopes both used and unused (also known as covers), letters, postcards, documents, postage stamps, and a variety of other philatelic material from around the world as collected and annotated by the Reverend William Hogarth Tower (1871-1950). The collection spans the topics of English Postal History, United States Postal History, War Covers, Philatelic Miscellany, and Franking.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Lehmann Family Papers, 1649-1990 (inclusive) 1930-1975 (bulk)

Extent:: 173 boxes
Abstract:: John Lehmann was an English author, poet, journalist, editor, and publisher. His papers consist of letters from his literary friends, the correspondence of his family since the nineteenth century, manuscripts of his publications, financial and domestic files, and personal memorabilia.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Environment and Ecology in Bolivia, I, 1985-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11 boxes, 6 items, and 5.5 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists of ephemera regarding the environment and ecology in Bolivia. The materials include reports, pamphlets, flyers, serials and posters produced primarily between 1998 and 2003.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

Augusto Pinochet Ugarte Case, 1998-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:: 604 items
Abstract:: This collection contains documents, declarations, correspondence and other public and private statements from Chilean as well as international organizations issued between 1998 and 2000 concerning the trial of Chilean president Augusto Pinochet Ugarte.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

Women in Chile, V, 1989-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes and 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: This microfilm is the fifth in a series of collections of pamphlet materials relating to issues concerning women in Chile. The subjects of the pamphlets vary widely and include such topics as women's health, gender in the labor market, violence in the family, indigenous women, and the legal and civil rights of women. The materials are published by a wide variety of organizations, including non-governmental organizations, religious groups, and government bodies.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

Gay and Lesbian Issues in Latin America, II, 1991-2008 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes, 2 items, and 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection of ephemera on gay and lesbian issues in Latin America contains serials, bulletins, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, bookmarks, stickers, and other materials.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

HIV/AIDS in Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Latin America, 1988-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:: 385 items
Abstract:: This microfilm consists of pamphlets and ephemera published by non-governmental organizations and government agencies from various Latin American countries in relation to HIV/AIDS.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]