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New Jersey Documents Collection, 1750-1890 (bulk) 1601-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Westfield, New Jersey, was part of Elizabethtown from the time it was settled in late 1664 until 1794, when the Township of Westfield was created. The New Jersey Documents Collections, 1601 to 1983, consists of New Jersey legal documents, the bulk of which are from the town of Westfield, Union County, and include land records, financial records, estate records, and court records, many of which were created by various members of the Baker, Downer, Hetfield, Johnson, Miller, Pierson, Ripley, Ross, and Woodruff families. The majority of the collection material dates from 1750 to 1890.

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

Frank N. Doubleday and Nelson Doubleday Collection, 1734-1966 (inclusive) 1890s-1940s (bulk)

Extent:: 33 boxes, 1 item, and 14 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of papers of Frank Nelson Doubleday and his son, Nelson, relating to their personal and business relationships with prominent authors and artists published under the Doubleday imprint, such as Joseph Conrad, A. B. Frost, Rudyard Kipling, T. E. Lawrence, and W. Someset Maugham.

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

Exhibitions Collection, 1896-2013 (inclusive) 1951-2013 (bulk)

Extent:: 109 boxes and 46.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of material from and about the exhibitions held by the Special Collections in Firestone Library, primarily concerning subjects relating to American and English literature and art.

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

Andre De Coppet Collection Concerning United States History, 1566-1942 (inclusive) 1770-1865 (bulk)

Extent:: 48 boxes and 27 items
Abstract:: The Andre De Coppet Collection represents the American history-related collecting activities of American broker and collector Andre De Coppet (Princeton Class of 1915). There are numerous manuscripts, personal letters, documents, and printed material from three main periods: the Revolutionary War, the Federal Period, and the Civil War.

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

Class Reunion Books Collection, 1867-2021 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2763 items
Abstract:: The collection consists of class yearbooks that are published to mark class reunions and to provide updates on the lives of alumni.

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

Historical Postcard Collection, circa 1890-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes
Abstract:: The Historical Postcard Collection documents the buildings and environs of the Princeton University campus in the form of picture postcards. Featuring both monochrome and color postcards, the bulk of the collection ranges in date from 1900 through the 1960s. Many of the postcards have been digitized and are searchable through Digital PUL.

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

Lecture Notes Collection, 1772-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 80 boxes
Abstract:: This collection contains over 600 sets of student notes taken from lectures given by members of Princeton's faculty. They represent the broad range of courses taught at Princeton University (known as the College of New Jersey prior to 1896) and include the works of numerous famous faculty and students.

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

Historical Photograph Collection, Campus Life Series, circa 1850-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 408 boxes, 6 folders, and 66 items
Abstract:: The Campus Life series contains photographs documenting aspects of life as experienced by students, faculty, and staff at Princeton University.

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

General Princeton Theater Collection, 1883-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 boxes and 1 folder
Abstract:: There are several well-known Princeton theatrical groups, but students and faculty have also organized many smaller groups over the decades, both short-term and long-lived. The collection consists of posters, programs, photographs, news clippings, and a very small amount of design and planning materials gathered about campus theatrical groups that are not already represented in dedicated archival collections.

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

Princeton University Diploma Collection, 1749-1998 (inclusive) 1749-1926 (bulk)

Extent:: 6 boxes
Abstract:: Since its first class of six graduates and one honoree in 1748, Princeton University has awarded over 80,000 diplomas. This collection contains 213 original diplomas and photostats, including executed diplomas as well as blank, sample or spoiled diplomas.

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

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