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Conrad Richter Papers, 1801-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
102 boxes
Abstract:
Consists of material relating to the American author Conrad Richter, including manuscripts, writing notebooks, notes, and galley proofs for several of his novels and other writings. Includes a substantial amount of personal and professional correspondence, as well as photographs.

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

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Boudinot Family Collection, 1772-1852 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet
Abstract:
The collection consists of correspondence and documents of various members of the Boudinot family of New Jersey, regarding family, business, and political affairs. Most of the correspondence is related to Elias Boudinot IV (Trustee of Princeton University, 1772-1821) and his brother Elisha but many other family members are also represented.

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

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William W. Belknap Papers, 1849-1890 (bulk) 1814-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 boxes and 2.4 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists primarily of correspondence, documents, and miscellaneous material of William Worth Belknap (Princeton Class of 1848) and his father, William Goldsmith Belknap (1794-1851), of Newburgh, New York.

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
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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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Wright Family Papers, 1899-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 boxes
Abstract:
The Wright Family Papers consist of correspondence received at Princeton University by Harry H. Wright, class of 1903, and his son Richard R. Wright, class of 1935, during their undergraduate years, as well as printed postcards and class directories, a songbook and Daily Princetonian style book. The Wright family owned a farm in Allentown, New Jersey, and the correspondence reflects family news, domestic and farm life at the turn of the twentieth century and again during the 1930s.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Twining Family Papers, 1778-1934 (inclusive) 1845-1900 (bulk)

Extent:
1 box and 0.6 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of correspondence received by various members of the Twining family, originally of New Haven and Litchfield, Connecticut, and later of New York. There are letters both personal and professional in nature.

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

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Beasley family papers, 1802-1929 (inclusive) 1822-1899 (bulk)

Extent:
0.8 linear_foot (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The Beasley family papers are comprised largely of documents relating to three generations of Beasleys who lived in the vicinity of Philadelphia in the nineteenth century: Frederick Beasley (1777-1845), Frederick Williamson Beasley (1808-1878), and Frederick Williamson Beasley, Jr. (1845-1873). The collection includes letters, certificates, published works of the Beasleys, memorabilia from the University of Pennsylvania, guidebooks to the city of Philadelphia, and auction catalogues relating to the interests of the Beasley and Bancker families. The collection includes items with dates ranging from 1802 to 1929, with the bulk of the material falling between 1822 and 1899.

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

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Hopkinson family papers, circa 1700s-1970s (inclusive) 1905-1971 (bulk)

Extent:
2.25 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Hopkinson family was a prominent political family of Philadelphia and Bordentown. Descendants include: merchants, lawyers, diplomats, authors, musicians, soldiers, congressmen and a signer to the Declaration of Independence. The Hopkinson family papers comprise original documents as well as reproductions of: biographical and genealogical research, clippings, certificates, correspondence, diaries, indexes, wills and estate documents, photographs, sheet music, school and birth records, and report cards. Orignal materials primarily document the life and career of Edward Hopkinson Jr. (1885-1966).

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

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