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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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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]

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Athletic Programs Collection, 1870-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:

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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Historical Photograph Collection, Grounds and Buildings Series, circa 1726-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:

133 boxes, 6 oversize folders, 6 items, and 328 digital files

Abstract:

The Grounds and Buildings Series of the Historical Photograph Collection contains photographs of the grounds and buildings owned by Princeton University. The photographs date from the late 1850s to the present, with the bulk of the photographs dating from the 1870s to the 1940s. Many of these photographs have been digitized and are searchable in Digital PUL.

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

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Historical Photograph Collection, Class Photographs Series, 1851-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:

63 boxes, 1 folder, and 6 items

Abstract:

The collection consists of group portraits and other photos of Princeton University classes. Though some photographs depict the classes while their members were students, the majority of the photographs are from alumni reunions.

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

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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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Charles Black Hutchinson Papers, 1935-1944 (bulk) 1885-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes and 4 items

Abstract:

The Charles Black Hutchinson Papers primarily include Charles Hutchinson's correspondence and schoolwork from the period 1935 to 1944, when Hutchinson was a student at the Lawrenceville School (1935 to 1939), at Princeton University (1939 to 1943), and serving in the Army's 681st Glider Battalion (beginning in 1943).

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

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Senior Thesis Collection, 1926-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:

61615 volumes, 923 boxes, and 13,000 digital file

Abstract:

Since its introduction in the mid-1920s the senior thesis has been a core element of the undergraduate curriculum at Princeton University. The collection contains the senior theses of Princeton undergraduates.

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

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Historical Photograph Collection: Glass-Plate Negatives Series, 1880-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:

148 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of approximately 2,180 glass plate negatives and prints. Topics most heavily represented within the collection include Princeton University buildings and grounds, and athletics.

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

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Music Performance at Princeton Collection, 1875-2007 (inclusive)

Extent:

11 boxes and 1 folder

Abstract:

Concerts and recitals by Princeton University's many musical clubs and organizations, as well as performers from outside the University have been standard fare on capus since the 19th century. The collection consists of reports, concert programs, posters, articles, schedules, flyers, correspondence, and photographs pertaining to performances of music on the Princeton University campus and performances elsewhere by University-affiliated groups.

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