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Jonathan Belcher Collection, 1708-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of correspondence and documents of Jonathan Belcher, dating from his early years in Massachusetts to his days as colonial governor of New Jersey.

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

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Jonathan Edwards Family Collection, 1723-1798 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of selected correspondence, sermons, and documents of Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) America's most important and original philosophical theologian, and his three sons, Timothy, Jonathan, and Pierpont Edwards.

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

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Pennsylvania Collection, 1728-1809 (bulk) 1728-1908 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of selected correspondence and documents from the state of Pennsylvania, the bulk of which date from the eighteenth century. Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1681 in order to establish a safe haven for the English Quakers, who were being persecuted in England at the time.

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

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Dayton Family Papers, 1734-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
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Consists of selected papers of several members of the Dayton family of Elizabeth, N.J., including Jonathan Dayton (Princeton Class of 1776) and his father, Elias Dayton.

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

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Sergeant Family Collection, 1746-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of selected correspondence and documents by and about three members of the Sergeant family and their relationship with the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) during the Colonial period: Jonathan Sergeant, his son Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant, and his grandson John Sergeant.

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

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Shippen Family Collection, 1750-1783 (bulk) 1750-1810 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and documents of several members of the prominent Shippen family of Philadelphia during the colonial, revolutionary, and early federal periods. Portions of the material are related to the College of New Jersey and its move from Newark, N.J. to Princeton, N.J.

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

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Robert Smith Collection, 1755-1758 (bulk) 1755-1790 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of correspondence and documents of carpenter-architect Robert Smith, the leading building professional in Philadelphia in the eighteenth century, chiefly concerning the building of Nassau Hall at The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and the house of the college president.

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

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Samuel Finley Collection, 1756-1766 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of selected correspondence and documents of Samuel Finley, fifth president of Princeton University.

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

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