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Edwin H. Denby Papers, 1823-1942 (inclusive) 1900-1939 (bulk)

Extent:

7 boxes and 5.13 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of drawings, correspondence, photographs, documents, a genealogy, financial papers, and printed matter of Edwin H. Denby.

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

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William Harlowe Briggs Papers, 1864-1940 (inclusive) 1900-1936 (bulk)

Extent:

9 boxes and 3.95 linear feet

Abstract:

William Harlowe Briggs was a playwright and editor at Harper & Brothers during the early part of the twentieth century. His papers include 24 scripts from Briggs's plays, family correspondence, playbills, lectures, and diaries from Briggs's mother and father.

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

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John Miller Papers, 1841-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes and 4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of works, correspondence, a diary (1851), financial papers, biographical material, a bibliography, and printed matter of American Presbyterian clergyman and Confederate chaplain John Miller (Princeton Class of 1836).

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

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Françoise Kestsman Durrell Collection of Lawrence Durrell Materials, 1932-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes

Abstract:

Consists primarily of Françoise Kestsman Durrell's collection of manuscripts, many of them unpublished, by British author Lawrence Durrell (1912-1990).

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

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Cooley Family Papers, 1796-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of papers relating to the Cooley family of Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

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

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Howell Family of New Jersey Papers, 1703-1919 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 boxes and 1.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of papers of various members of the Howell family of Morris County, New Jersey.

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

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John Insley Blair Family Papers, 1843-1961 (inclusive) 1891-1910 (bulk)

Extent:

13 boxes, 1 folder, and 12.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists primarily of travel diaries, scrapbooks, and photograph albums composed by railroad industrialist John Insley Blair and his family. There is also a small selection of letters of Clinton Ledyard Blair regarding a fight over Woodrow Wilson's reforms at Princeton University and Blair's relationship with the University's Board of Trustees.

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

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China Papers of Grace Newton, 1864-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

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The China Papers of Grace Newton consists of letters and assorted papers of the American Presbyterian missionary and teacher Grace Newton (1860-1915) related to her missionary work in China.

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

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José Emilio Pacheco Papers, circa 1940s-2010s (inclusive)

Extent:

58 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of the papers (circa 1940s-2010s) of Mexican poet, essayist, novelist and short story writer, José Emilio Pacheco. Materials include notebooks, diaries and journals, writings, correspondence, printed materials, and other items.

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

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Charles Conrad Abbott Papers, 1874-1916 (bulk) 1770-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:

17 boxes and 6.7 linear feet

Abstract:

Charles Conrad Abbott (1843-1919), American naturalist and author, was the first archaeologist to dig a historic site in New Jersey. This collection consists of diaries, correspondence, newspaper articles, essays, photographs, and other material, relating to his work and his family.

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