Form: Family papers / Language: English / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1861">1861</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Condit Family Papers, 1750-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of account books and ledgers, a diary (1750), documents, photographs, a few letters, and printed material of the Condit family of East Orange, N.J.

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

Selected Papers of Jonathan Pennington Alward, 1834-1874 (inclusive) 1834-1841 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: The Jonathan Pennington Alward Collection consists of correspondence and assorted writings of the Basking Ridge, N.J., native Jonathan Pennington Alward—a clergyman, missionary, and graduate of Princeton (Class of 1836)—and his family.

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

Clarke Family Papers, 1710-1906 (inclusive) 1802-1890 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.45 linear feet
Abstract:: The Clarke family lived and farmed in the Stony Brook - Quaker Bridge area of Middlesex County, New Jersey, now known as Clarkesville of Mercer County. The collection includes documents of the Clarke family such as deeds, wills, and mortgages of various generations of Clarkes.

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

Archives of Charles Scribner's Sons, 1786-2004 (inclusive) 1880s-1970s (bulk)

Extent:: 1492 boxes, 66 items, 151 volumes, and 750 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists of virtually all of the surviving records of Scribners (1846-1984), the New York City publisher, and reflect aspects of all of its publishing functions (soliciting and acquiring books, editing manuscripts, printing and manufacturing books, advertising and publicizing publications) and business concerns (book and magazine publisher, retail bookstore, subscription books department, educational books department, printing press and bindery, rare books department). Included are files of editorial correspondence with authors, manufacturing records about book production, advertising records, author contracts, a collection of dust jackets, book catalogs, ledgers, and photographs. While there are gaps in most of the series or record groups, there are records representative of all of the firm's former permutations: Baker & Scribner, Charles Scribner & Co., Scribner, Armstrong & Co., Scribner, Armstrong & Welford, Scribner & Co., Charles Scribner's Sons. The bulk of...(see more)

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

Blair and Lee Family Papers, 1640-1946 (inclusive) 1812-1920 (bulk)

Extent:: 474 boxes and 253 linear feet
Abstract:: The collection consists of the personal and family papers of five members of the Blair and Lee families of Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia -- Francis Preston Blair (1791-1876); his daughter, Elizabeth Blair Lee (1818-1906); her husband, Samuel Phillips Lee (1812-1897); their son, Blair Lee (1857-1944, Princeton Class of 1880); and his cousin, Andrew Alexander Blair (1848-1932) -- reflecting their various political, journalistic, naval, family, business, legal, and domestic interests.

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

Bancroft family papers, 1850-1953 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: The Bancroft family lived in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia. This collection includes personal papers from sisters Bessie and Marie, as well as Bessie's diary for the year 1904. Business papers from their uncles Addison and Henry, who were in the real estate and insurance businesses respectively, are also included. Addison Bancroft's lease papers reflect a professional relationship with George W. Childs.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

George Seldes papers, 1845-1994 (inclusive) 1907-1994 (bulk)

Extent:: 56.5 linear feet (81 boxes)
Abstract:: The George Seldes papers document Seldes's career as a journalist, publisher and author. The papers provide an invaluable look at his crusade to hold the press accountable by exposing its corruption. Seldes believed the fight for a free press the most important fight in the world.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Chambers Family Papers, 1772-1962 (inclusive)

Extent:: 22 boxes and 9.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of diaries, correspondence, documents, scrapbooks, and printed matter of the Chambers family of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

Princeton University Library Collection of George Washington Materials, 1750-1793 (bulk) 1750-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 1.7 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence and documents by and about George Washington, first president of the United States, as well as some items of members of his family.

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

Lehmann Family Papers, 1649-1990 (inclusive) 1930-1975 (bulk)

Extent:: 173 boxes
Abstract:: John Lehmann was an English author, poet, journalist, editor, and publisher. His papers consist of letters from his literary friends, the correspondence of his family since the nineteenth century, manuscripts of his publications, financial and domestic files, and personal memorabilia.

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

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