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Student Correspondence and Writings Collection, 1768-2020 (inclusive)

Extent:

19 boxes and 4 digital files

Abstract:

The Student Correspondence and Writings Collection contains original materials from the university archives that document aspects of student life as experienced by students at Princeton University.

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

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Nassau Hall Iconography, 1760-1981 (inclusive)

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6 boxes and 1 folder

Abstract:

The collection contains representations of Nassau Hall and other historic buildings of Princeton University. Most of them are reproductions, some photographic.

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

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Historical Photograph Collection, Student Photograph Albums, 1851-1995 (inclusive) 1860-1920 (bulk)

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214 boxes

Abstract:

The Student Photograph Albums Series of the Historical Photograph Collection (HPC) contains 180 photographic albums created by Princeton University students. These albums, along with the other photograph collections in the University Archives, help document the experiences of students, faculty, and staff at Princeton University. The albums date from 1851 to 1995, although the bulk date from the 1860s to the 1910s. New accessions are added regularly to the collection.

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

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Memorabilia Collection, 1775-2010 (inclusive) 1866-1997 (bulk)

Extent:

227 boxes and 21 items

Abstract:

This collection contains over 1,800 items including mugs, pipes, canes, banners, hatbands, pins, jewelry, and other material collected by many individuals that document reunions, sporting events, student traditions, and other aspects of University life.

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

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Athletic Programs Collection, 1870-2017 (inclusive)

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22 boxes

Abstract:

This collection contains printed athletic programs for football, baseball, basketball, and ice hockey and other sports, with football predominant. The programs, especially the earlier ones, provide a sweeping view of Princeton's athletic history, documenting not only team statistics and scores, but the players, the venues in which the teams competed, social aspects of advertising, and the evolution of the various games.

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

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Princeton at the World's Columbian Exhibition Records, 1893 (inclusive)

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4 boxes and 1 folder

Abstract:

Princeton University, then known as the College of New Jersey at Princeton, mounted an exhibition booth at the World's Columbian Exposition, a world's fair held in Chicago from May to October 1893. The collection includes three certificates from the U.S. Congress honoring Princeton for the exhibit, three copies of a photograph of Dr. and Mrs. McCosh seated in the exhibit booth, a written proposal for the exhibit, layout plans for the exhibit, and two bound registers containing the autographs and home cities of visitors to the exhibit.

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

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Princeton University Class Records, 1798-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:

502 boxes, 9 folders, 8 items, 3996 digital files, and 29.1 gb

Abstract:

The Class Records consist of a diverse set of materials documenting the history and activities of Princeton University classes during their time as undergraduates and as alumni. In the collection are correspondence, newsletters, publications, photographs, and memorabilia, all of which pertain to a particular Princeton University graduating class and its members.

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

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Princeton University Student Organization Websites Collection, 1996-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 websites

Abstract:

The collection, assembled by staff of the University Archives, contains captures of public websites created and maintained by various student organizations at Princeton University. The collection does not contain exhaustive captures of all public student organization websites.

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

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Faculty Oral History Project, 1995-1998 (inclusive) Undated

Extent:

2 boxes

Abstract:

The Faculty Oral History Project was conducted by Richard Challener, Class of 1944, under the direction of Princeton University Archivist Ben Primer. The collection consists of audio files of interviews with faculty members of Princeton University about their experiences at Princeton.

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

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Princeton University Publications Collection, circa 1748-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:

156 boxes, 6 digital files, and 1 website

Abstract:

The Princeton University Publications collection contains issues of nearly 150 different periodicals published by the university and related organizations, as well as a few items published by others about the university, that have not been cataloged individually.

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