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C. A. Young Collection, 1873-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 boxes and 1.3 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists, for the most part, of letters written to nineteenth-century Princeton astronomer C. A. Young by other astronomers and scientific instrument makers.

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

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F. L. Pleadwell Papers, 1930-1957 (bulk) 1880-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 boxes and 1.65 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists, for the most part, of letters received by American physician and collector F. L. Pleadwell and his wife, the former Laura Mell Stith, concerning Pleadwell's collection of autographs and books in the literary and historical fields, but includes an album of letters and other items collected from prominent associates in the medical field.

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

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Reading Family of New Jersey Collection, 1765-1781 (bulk) 1757-1787 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of correspondence and documents of three members of the Reading family of New Jersey: Thomas Reading, his brother George, and their father, Governor John Reading. Most of the material deals with incidences during the time of the American Revolutionary War.

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

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Edward Kendall Papers, 1935-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:
17 boxes and 13.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Visiting Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Princeton and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Edward Kendall conducted biochemical research and is best known for his work on the hormones of the cortex of the adrenal glands. His collection includes typescripts of scientific articles, laboratory notebooks and notes, correspondence regarding patients, and a great deal of printed material.

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

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Robert H. Davis Collection, 1907-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists primarily of correspondence of American writer and editor Robert H. Davis with his friend, lawyer Thomas Baskerville, who was amassing a collection of autographs of famous individuals.

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

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Edmund Downey Manuscripts of Charles Lever's Writings, circa 1890-1910 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of manuscripts for two unrealized publications of selected works of Irish novelist Charles Lever (1806-1872), including "Books, Men, & Affairs; Views and Reviews" and "Harry Lorrequer's Log" or "Harry Lorrequer's Log-Book," both edited by Irish novelist and publisher, Edmund Downey (1856-1937). Also included is an early draft of part of Downey's book, Charles Lever: His Life in His Letters (1906), and some related bibliographical notes of Lever's writings.

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

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Horton Davies Collection, 1951-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:
This is a collection of correspondence and selected writings of Horton Marlais Davies, a Princeton University professor of religion and author of many books on church history.

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

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