Creator: Princeton University. Library. Special Collections / Language: English / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1881">1881</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

John Witherspoon Collection, 1765-1903 (inclusive) 1767-1790 (bulk)

Extent:: 4 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of selected manuscripts, correspondence, and documents of John Witherspoon, who was sixth president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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

Princeton University Library Collection of Stockton Family Materials, 1750-1820 (bulk) 1701-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected material of various members of the prominent Stockton family of Princeton, New Jersey, currently ranging from a 1701 deed to notes on Nassau Inn written in 1942.

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

Princeton University Library Collection of Western Americana Photographs, 1870-1915 (bulk) 1840-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:: 144 boxes and 123 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of a closed collection of more than 5,000 Western Americana photographs, consisting mostly of documentary photographs of the Trans-Mississippi West from the late 1860s to early 1900s, largely from the perspective of white photographers and settlers. Subjects include American Indians (especially studio portraits), natural wonders, cities, towns, buildings, and economic activities (mining, railroads, logging, and agriculture). Some photographs relate to the Indigenous populations of Mexico and Central America. The dimensions, physical formats, and photographic processes of the photographs vary widely.

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

New Jersey Miscellaneous Collection, 1671-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9 boxes and 5.6 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of a collection of miscellaneous legal and financial documents, correspondence, and other manuscript materials, assembled from various sources, that relate to New Jersey history or inhabitants of New Jersey from the late 17th century through the mid 20th century.

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

American Minstrel Show Collection, 1854-1943 (inclusive) 1850s-1920s (bulk)

Extent:: 5 boxes, 26 items, and 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The bulk of the American Minstrel Show Collection consists of advertisement material promoting minstrel performances from the 1850s through the 1920s. The collection includes broadsheets, posters, newspaper clippings and programs, as well as pictures and photographs of minstrel show performers. In addition, a small portion of the collection contains sheet music and song and joke books.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Performing Arts Serials Collection, 1869-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28 boxes and 15.4 linear feet
Abstract:: The Performing Arts Serials Collection consists of serial printed material concerning the performing arts, including circus, dance, film, opera, radio, speech, television, theater, and vaudeville. For the most part, publications are represented by a sample or two issues.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Theater People Subject Files, 1850s-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:: 26 boxes and 16 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of files (clippings, programs, books, caricatures, etc.) on people involved in theater, from the mid-19th century through the late 1980s, including actors, dramatists, directors, scholars, and designers.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Pyne-Henry Collection, 1747-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes
Abstract:: The Pyne-Henry Collection is a diverse group of documents, letters and writings relating to Princeton University, covering an array of topics primarily concerning student life and administrative activities. The collection consists of letters, essays and orations, reports, memoranda, minutes, proclamations, accounts and class lists, and other documents written by students, faculty and administrators which, along with other administrative records and Trustee Minutes, constitute the earliest records and documentary history of the University. Most of these papers and records were amassed by Princeton alumni Moses Taylor Pyne (Class of 1877) and Bayard Henry (Class of 1876) during the latter half of the nineteenth century.

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

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

Extent:: 61 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]

Mark Twain Collection, 1872-1908 (bulk) 1872-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Collection consists of material by or about the celebrated American writer Mark Twain, including correspondence, photographs, and ephemera.

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

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