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Homer Dodge Martin and Elizabeth G. Martin Letters to William Crary Brownell, 1874-1901 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of personal letters by the American landscape painter Homer Dodge Martin and his wife, Elizabeth G. Martin, to friend and editor William Crary Brownell and his first wife, Virginia Shields Swinburne.

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

Bliss Perry Collection, 1899-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected manuscripts and correspondence of Bliss Perry, an American scholar and editor especially noted for his work in American literature.

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

Reading Family of New Jersey Collection, 1765-1781 (bulk) 1757-1787 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence and documents of three members of the Reading family of New Jersey: Thomas Reading, his brother George, and their father, Governor John Reading. Most of the material deals with incidences during the time of the American Revolutionary War.

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

Film Stills Collection, 1908-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: 176 boxes, 5514 items, and 73.9 linear feet
Abstract:: The Film Stills Collection consists of stills and publicity portraits of actors and actresses in the American film industry.

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

Vaudeville Collection, 1895-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 1.4 linear feet
Abstract:: The Vaudeville Collection consists mainly of playbills of vaudeville productions with souvenir books, printed matter, clippings, and miscellaneous material.

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

Dance Subject Files, 1900-1980s (inclusive)

Extent:: 31 boxes and 12.4 linear feet
Abstract:: The Dance Subject Files consist of dance-related subject files from early 20th century through 1980s. Among the material are clippings, photos, programs, promotional materials, and dance school brochures.

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

Radio Broadcasting Collection, 1938-1959 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11 boxes and 23.75 linear feet
Abstract:: The Radio Broadcasting Collection consists of typescripts of scripts for "The Cavalcade of America" and "The Bookman" as well as promotional material for the major radio networks, such as ABC, CBS, NBC, the Mutual Broadcasting System, and the Municipal Broadcasting System (WNYC). Included is material regarding the coverage of news during the latter years of World War II and copies of clippings about the Orson Welles broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" in 1938.

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

Princeton University Library Collection of Children's Publishers' and Retailers' Catalogs, circa 1913-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 boxes and 3 linear feet
Abstract:: Advertising material, mostly catalogs, from publishers and sellers of children's books, toys and educational products.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Cotsen Children's Library [Contact Us]

Broadside Playbills, 18th-20th century (inclusive)

Extent:: 17 boxes, 2 items, and 44.8 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains broadside playbills from the United States, England, and Europe.

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Princeton Cuneiform Collection, 2012 B.C.-1595 B.C.

Extent:: 94 boxes and 115 items
Abstract:: Consists of approximately 1,350 cuneiform tablets from Mesopotamia, the bulk dating from the Third Dynasty of Ur (Ur III).

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

Princeton Ethiopic Manuscripts, 1600s-1900s (inclusive)

Extent:: 95 items
Abstract:: An open collection of bound Ethiopic manuscripts with texts in Ge'ez and occasionally in Amharic.

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

William H. Tower Philatelic Collection, 1380-1950 (inclusive) 1700s-1940s (bulk)

Extent:: 20 boxes and 15.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of envelopes both used and unused (also known as covers), letters, postcards, documents, postage stamps, and a variety of other philatelic material from around the world as collected and annotated by the Reverend William Hogarth Tower (1871-1950). The collection spans the topics of English Postal History, United States Postal History, War Covers, Philatelic Miscellany, and Franking.

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

Scrapbook collection of playbills,, 1808-1967 (inclusive) 1880-1950 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box, 483 volumes, and 48.79 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of 486 scrapbooks of playbills covering not only theater but also opera, ballet, and music.

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

Miscellaneous Playscripts Collection, 1882-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 85 boxes and 34 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection includes some playscripts stamped or addressed by theater agencies in Chicago, New York City, and Hollywood, while others were used at McCarter Theater or by the Princeton University Players. There are wartime scripts from both world wars, as well as government plays from the Federal Theater Project, the Works Progress Administration, and the Department of Agriculture's War Food Commission.

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

Playbills Printed on Satin, 1803-1923 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box, 2 items, and 1.6 linear feet
Abstract:: The Playbills Printed on Satin collection comprises 46 playbills printed on satin fabric.

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

Mexican Ephemera Collection, 1890-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:: 16 boxes, 2 cases, and 102 items
Abstract:: Consists of books, maps, scrapbooks, posters, and other materials.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Graphic Art Collection [Contact Us]

George C. Fraser Collection, 1886-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of twelve diaries (1886-1922) containing typed or hand-written notes, approximately 2,110 photographs, approximately 350 lantern slides, and 100 postcards of Fraser (Princeton University Class of 1893) relating to his trips to the Southern and Southwestern United States and Canada with different family members and one (1886-1889) from several trips as a youth to Europe and the Middle East.

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

Pre-Columbian Stamp Seals and Roller Seals Collection, pre-columbian era-1600 a.d (inclusive)

Extent:: 147 boxes and 7.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Pre-Columbian Stamp Seals and Roller Seals Collection consists of approximately 150 clay stamp seals, roller seals, and flat seals with handles.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Graphic Art Collection [Contact Us]

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