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Graduate Alumni Records, 1900-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:

46 boxes

Abstract:

The records consist of the academic files of former graduate students of Princeton University. The information contained in each file varies greatly but can include grades cards, Graduate School applications, a photograph of the student, letters of recommendation, as well as biographical information, lists of achievements, news clippings, and obituaries.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Graduate Alumni Records, 1930-1959 (inclusive)

Extent:

114 boxes

Abstract:

The records consist of the academic files of former graduate students of Princeton University. The information contained in each file varies greatly but can include grades cards, Graduate School applications, a photograph of the student, letters of recommendation, as well as biographical information, lists of achievements, news clippings, and obituaries.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Graduate School Centennial Records, 1998-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:

8 boxes

Abstract:

Following a scholarly tradition that originated with James Madison, who after commencement in 1771, remained for a year of extra study, Princeton's Graduate School was established officially by the Trustees in late 1900 and began its operations in the fall of 1901. Consists of materials that document the Graduate School's centennial celebration, including posters, banners, programs, and video tapes of the centennial lecture series.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Western European Theater Political Pamphlet Collection, 1894-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:

79 boxes and 65 items

Abstract:

These pamphlets were collected by the Princeton University Library starting from the outbreak of World War I. The collection contains pamphlets published in Europe during and immediately after World War I. They cover a broad range of topics including the economy, the press, the military, arms, territorial disputes, and others. The collection also includes speeches, sermons, bulletins, calendars, and songbooks.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

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Graduate Alumni Records, 1990-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:

385 boxes

Abstract:

The records consist of the academic files of former graduate students of Princeton University. The information contained in each file varies greatly but can include grade cards, Graduate School applications, a photograph of the student, letters of recommendation, biographical information, lists of achievements, news clippings, and obituaries.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Graduate School Records, 1870-2015 (inclusive) 1890-1995 (bulk)

Extent:

77 boxes, 6511 digital files, and 1 websites

Abstract:

The Graduate School at Princeton offers masters and doctorate programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. The Graduate School Records consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, writings, applications, surveys, and memoranda, as well as forms, course listings, and information on examinations and fees.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Gauss Seminars in Criticism Records, 1949-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 boxes

Abstract:

Named in honor of Christian Gauss (1878-1951), one of Woodrow Wilson's original preceptors and dean of the college from 1925 to 1946, the Gauss Seminars in Criticism were conceived in 1949 by Richard P. Blackmur (1904-1965). One of America's foremost literary critics–and one of Princeton's most distinguished professors of English–Blackmur sought to stimulate discussion and the exchange of ideas in the humanities through presentations from scholars, artists, critics, and writers. The collection is composed of correspondence with guest speakers.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Graduate Alumni Records, 1960-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:

269 boxes

Abstract:

The records consist of the academic files of former graduate students of Princeton University. The information contained in each file varies greatly but can include grades cards, Graduate School applications, a photograph of the student, letters of recommendation, as well as biographical information, lists of achievements, news clippings, and obituaries.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Visiting Fellow and Incidental Student Records, 1915-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:

13 boxes

Abstract:

Princeton's Graduate School, established officially by the Trustees in late 1900, began its operations in the fall of 1901. These records consist of files of incidental students who earned less than a full semester's worth of credits, as well as the records of visiting fellows.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Cleveland Memorial Tower Visitor Logs collection, 1913-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:

11 volumes

Abstract:

Included as part of the final gothic design of Princeton's Graduate School was a 173-foot tower, a national memorial to former U.S. President Grover Cleveland who was also chairman of the trustees' graduate school committee. The collection consists of 11 log books signed by visitors to the Cleveland Memorial Tower.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]