Philadelphia Area Archives

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Project on Ethnic Relations Records, 1990-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:: 41 boxes and 64 items
Abstract:: The Project on Ethnic Relations (PER) was a not-for-profit organization based in Princeton, NJ concerned with the course of interethnic conflicts during the post-communist transitions in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and former Soviet Union, and the Balkans following 1989 and extending into the 21st century. The collection consists of paper and digital reports and records of consultations, meetings, roundtables (and discussions and preparations for roundtables), and correspondence with leaders of political parties and representatives of governments and international organizations.

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

Women's World Banking Records, 1964-2017 (inclusive) 1980-1996 (bulk)

Extent:: 247 boxes and 144 items
Abstract:: Women's World Banking (WWB), one of the world's leaders in microenterprise financing, is a not-for-profit international financial institution founded by a global group of independent women working together with the support of the United Nations in 1979. The Women's World Banking mission is to facilitate the participation of poor women entrepreneurs in the modern economy at the local level, especially those who are generally without access to established financial institutions. The organization consists of an international network of affiliates (independent local institutions that provide a variety of financial and training services to meet the needs of local women) with a central coordinating office in New York City. WWB's records document the administration of the organization, mainly during the tenure of its first president, Michaela Walsh, and include founding documents, financial records, correspondence, records related to affiliates and other organizations, audiovisual...(see more)

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

Margaret Snyder Papers, 1950-2021 (inclusive) 1970-1990 (bulk)

Extent:: 85 boxes and 2 items
Abstract:: Dr. Margaret Snyder was actively involved in women's economic and development issues in various regions of the world for more than three decades. She served as advisor to Kenya and East African Women's Seminars, Regional Advisor of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Vice President of the Sirleaf Market Women's Fund, co-founded the African Training and Research Center for Women, and was the Founding Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women. The papers document Dr. Snyder's career, the organizations she worked for, and the projects conducted to help women across the globe.

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

Women's Center Records, 1968-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 18 boxes and 1 websites
Abstract:: The Princeton University Women's Center is a campus organization dedicated to providing a forum through which female students can voice their feelings and concerns about student life. The Women's Center also oversees the organization of programming and outreach activities which touch on a broad spectrum of women's issues. The records contain correspondence, subject files, and materials related to events and programs sponsored by the Women's Center.

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

Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs Records, 1924-2016 (inclusive) 1971-1994 (bulk)

Extent:: 18 boxes, 2 items, and 33 digital files
Abstract:: Princeton University's Vice President for Public Affairs has administrative oversight, under the President, of the presentation of the objectives and activities of the University to all its various publics, and serves as spokesperson for the University when needed. The records of the Vice President for Public Affairs consist of subject files assembled on topics relevant to the office's activities, as well as chronological files containing correspondence and interoffice memoranda.

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

Historical Audiovisual Collection, 1912-2012 (inclusive) 1945-1996 (bulk)

Extent:: 241 boxes, 9 items, 1 digital file, and 1.5 gb
Abstract:: This collection contains more than 2,300 items, including film, videotapes, compact discs, audio cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tape, and record albums and covers a broad range of topics including classical music, alumni reunions, lectures, and interviews.

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]

Princeton in Africa Records, 2001-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box, 31768 digital files, and 1 websites
Abstract:: Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is an independent affiliate of Princeton University that seeks to develop young leaders and advance Africa through humanitarian efforts. Collection consists of newsletters, bulletins, invitations to annual benefit, publications, news releases, promotional materials, and fundraising materials.

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

Princeton Footnotes Records, 1961-2016 (inclusive) 1961-1987 (bulk)

Extent:: 187 digital files and 1 websites
Abstract:: The Princeton Footnotes is an all-male a cappella group at Princeton University that was founded in 1959. The organization that became the Footnotes emerged as a dispute within the Glee Club, which resulted in twelve of the Club's members leaving the Club to form a separate group, the Prospectors. The Princeton Footnotes Records consists primarily of digitized recordings of former Footnotes albums released between 1961 and 1987.

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

Association of Latino Princeton Alumni Records, 1974-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box, 83 digital files, and 1 websites
Abstract:: The Association of Latino Princeton Alumni was formed in 1989 with the dual mission of supporting and enhancing the role and presence of Latinos at all levels within the University as well as forming a network of Latino alumni. The collection documents the origins and development of the Association of Latino Princeton Alumni and contains minutes, board documents, correspondence, campaign materials for a Latino Studies program, and the organization's public website.

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