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American Civil War Collection, 1861-1865 (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 2.1 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected correspondence and documents related to the American Civil War.

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

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Princeton University Library Collection of Abraham Lincoln Materials, 1849-1945 (inclusive)

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4 boxes and 4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected material by and about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.

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

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Joseph Henry Collection, 1834-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

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Consists of selected correspondence and documents of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), the American physicist, inventor, and first secretary and director of the Smithsonian Institution.

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

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Clawson Family Papers, 1800-1886 (inclusive)

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3 boxes and 1.2 linear feet

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Consists of correspondence, documents, and printed matter of the Clawson family of Salem County, N.J.

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

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Cretan Revolution and Greco-Turkish War of 1897 Collection, 1897 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

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Consists of a collection of 205 documents from the papers of former Greek prime minister Dēmētrios Rallēs, concerning the Cretan Revolution and the Greco-Turkish War of 1897.

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

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Princeton University Library Collection of Marquis de Lafayette Materials, 1781-1834 (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

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Consists of selected correspondence and documents of the Marquis de Lafayette, French soldier, statesman, and liberal leader, who was a general in the American Revolutionary army and a close friend of George Washington.

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

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William E. Fredeman Collection of William Bell Scott, the Scott Family, and Alice Boyd, 1820-1895 (bulk) 1733-1897 (inclusive)

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6 boxes

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Manuscripts and corrected page proofs for poetry and prose writings, drawings and engraved illustrations, personal documents, record books of print sales, correspondence, inscribed books, binding dummies, and family papers of William Bell Scott (1811-1890), a Scottish poet, painter, art critic, and engraver, known for his association with the Pre-Raphaelite circle in London, and also personal and family correspondence of Alice Boyd, Scott's long-term companion, from 1859 until his death. The collection consists of materials acquired by the eminent Pre-Raphaelite scholar, William E. Fredeman (1928-1999) from members of the Boyd family, which were once housed at Penkill Castle, the residence of Alice Boyd, where Scott spent much of his later life.

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

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John Hulick Collection, 1812-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected documents of John Hulick, who was a farmer and constable in Middlesex County, N.J., and a captain in the New Jersey Militia during the War of 1812.

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

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Ewing Family Collection, 1797-1844 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Consists of selected correspondence and documents of the nineteenth-century New Jersey chief justice Charles Ewing and two other family members.

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

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Daniel Webster Collection, 1824-1852 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected correspondence and documents of and about Daniel Webster, the nineteenth-century American attorney, congressman, and secretary of state.

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