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William O. Douglas Oral History Interviews, 1961-1963 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box

Abstract:

William O. Douglas served as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1939-1975, the longest term in the history of the Supreme Court. The collection includes audio and transcripts of interviews which cover Douglas's government career through the time of the interviews.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

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Peggy Lamson Collection on Roger Baldwin, 1917-1976 (inclusive) 1973-1976 (bulk)

Extent:

4 boxes and 1 folder

Abstract:

This collection contains interview transcripts, cassette tapes, and background material collected by Peggy Lamson for her authorized biography, Roger Baldwin, Founder of the American Civil Liberties Union: A Portrait. Much of the background material was provided, and in some cases annotated, by Baldwin and documents both his professional and personal life.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

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Thomas Klinkel Collection on George McGovern, 1968-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:

9 boxes

Abstract:

Collection of material relating predominantly to George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign. Includes organizational charts, press releases, publications, reports, speeches, family and campaign photographs, slides, audiotapes, and campaign publications.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

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Eugene Paul Wigner Papers, 1930s-1980s (inclusive) 1940s-1970s (bulk)

Extent:

119 boxes and 49.7 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of the papers of Hungarian-born, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Eugene Wigner, and includes correspondence, subject files, writings, and offprints reflecting his long career in physics.

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

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Virgilio Piñera Collection, 1941-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.25 linear feet

Abstract:

Virgilio Pinera (1912-1979) was a Cuban novelist, playwright, and storywriter. The collection consists of his works, including manuscripts of various poems, an unfinished play, theatrical sketches, and prose essay. The collection also contains Piñera's extensive correspondence with Humberto Rodriguez Tomeu (1919-1994), a Cuban short story writer and translator, and Witold Gombrowicz's correspondence with Rodriguez Tomeu.

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

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José Bianco Papers, 1928-1985 (inclusive) 1941-1979 (bulk)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

Abstract:

The José Bianco Papers consists of notes and correspondence of the Argentine editor, author, and translator José Bianco, as well as a small selection of writings by others and audio recordings of Cuban poets José Lezama Lima and Nicolás Guillén reading their poetry.

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

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P.E.N. American Center Records, 1922-2008 (inclusive) 1930-1989 (bulk)

Extent:

294 boxes and 130 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of files created by P.E.N. American Center as part of its regular business operations since its founding in 1922. Includes material on governance and policies, programs, awards, and financial aid granted to authors, and the center's involvement with International P.E.N. and other P.E.N. organizations worldwide. The collection is especially notable for its extensive author correspondence and occasional original manuscripts, as well as audio and video recordings of P.E.N. programs and events.

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