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Extent:: 1.75 linear feet and 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of a photograph album, loose photographs, and clippings belonging to Robert J. Sommers (1881-1972), primarily documenting his work as a highway engineer in Alaska in the late 1920s, as well as some materials related to his personal life and career as a civil engineer and businessman involved in construction. Of note is a photograph album documenting a tour of Alaska made in 1928 by Sommers with Governor George A. Parks and Major Malcolm Elliott.

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

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of Robert Moore's files on Ernest Gordon (1916-2002), WWII veteran, author, and former Presbyterian dean of the Princeton University chapel, including correspondence, applications, programs, clippings, and other materials relating to Moore's nomination of Gordon for the 2002 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion; the motion picture "To End All Wars" (2001) based on Gordon's book "Through the Valley of the Kwai" (1962) (including the DVD); Gordon's death; and CREED (Christians Efforts for the Emancipation of Dissidents). Correspondents include Gordon and other notable figures.

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

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