Creator: Princeton University. Library. Special Collections / Language: English / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1890">1890</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1894">1894</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Corson Family Collection, 1860-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence and documents of members of the Corson family, particularly Theodore Corson, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

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

Ingersoll Family Collection, 1797-1865 (bulk) 1797-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists chiefly of letters of the Constitution signer and Philadelphia lawyer Jared Ingersoll to his son Charles while he was a student at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University).

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

Violet Hunt Collection, 1890-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence of Violet Hunt, the British author and biographer.

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

Kienbusch Angling Collection, 1651-1974 (inclusive) 1800-1950 (bulk)

Extent:: 5 boxes, 68 items, 49 volumes, and 12.68 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of manuscripts and letters relating to the history and method of angling collected by Kienbusch (Princeton Class of 1906).

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

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]

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