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Lyman Hotchkiss Atwater Papers, 1852-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes

Abstract:

Lyman Hotchkiss Atwater was a nineteenth century theologian and scholar. His papers include lectures, notes, published essays, printed matter, and some correspondence, as well as a volume of lecture notes from Atwater's son, Edward Atwater, and articles authored by various people for The Princeton Review.

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

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Henry Norris Russell Papers, 1894-1956 (bulk) 1894-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:

135 boxes and 6 items

Abstract:

Consists of personal papers of American astronomer Henry Norris Russell (Princeton Class of 1897), including notes kept by Russell as a student at Princeton (1894-1898), lecture notes when a professor at Princeton, and working notes on scientific and military problems.

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

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H.H. Wilson Papers, 1938-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:

8 boxes

Abstract:

The papers of Princeton University professor Harper Hubert Wilson document his interest and work in civil liberties. A self described "conservative, anarchist and socialist," Wilson provoked his students to think critically about the social problems confronting society, and to challenge the prevailing assumptions about American politics.

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

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Raymond S. Dugan Papers, 1921-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes and 2.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Raymond Smith Dugan (1878-1940) was an American astronomer and educator. His collection consists of articles, correspondence, lecture notes, material for his astronomy classes at Princeton. The collection also contains reports by Dugan to members of Commission 27 (Commission des Etoiles Variables) of the International Astronomical Union.

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

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Hugh S. Taylor Papers, 1911-1972 (inclusive)

Extent:

13 boxes and 1 tube

Abstract:

Consists of articles, correspondence, and printed matter of Hugh S.Taylor, chairman of the Princeton Chemistry Department (1926-1951) and dean of the graduate school (1945-1958).

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

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Hamilton Cottier Papers, 1752-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:

17 boxes and 8 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence, documents, photographs, account books (1925-1975), financial papers, and printed matter of Hamilton Cottier (Princeton Class of 1922, professor of English, 1925-1962), and material relating to "Southlawn," the home of his father, Alonzo Cottier, in Scarsdale, N.Y.

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

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Charles Greene Rockwood Collection on Earthquakes, 1872-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes and 3.25 linear feet

Abstract:

Charles Greene Rockwood was a professor of mathematics from 1877 to 1905 at Princeton Unviersity, and had many interests in seismology and general scientific study. Consists of scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, letters, notes, and printed matter compiled by Charles Greene Rockwood, relating to earthquakes, tidal waves, volcanos, and unusual astronomical occurrences.

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

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Arthur Mendel Papers, 1950-1979 (bulk) 1937-1981 1950-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:

24 boxes and 11 linear feet

Abstract:

Arthur Mendel was a prominent music scholar in the twentieth century and a professor at Princeton University. The collection contains correspondence with professional colleagues, course notes, musical notes, scrapbooks, and clippings. There is also additional unprocessed material from Mendel's time at Princeton.

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