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Historical Audiovisual Collection, 1912-2012 (inclusive) 1945-1996 (bulk)

Extent:

241 boxes, 9 items, 1 digital file, and 1.5 gb

Abstract:

This collection contains more than 2,300 items, including film, videotapes, compact discs, audio cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tape, and record albums and covers a broad range of topics including classical music, alumni reunions, lectures, and interviews.

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

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Dana Gardner Munro Papers, 1906-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:

7 boxes

Abstract:

Dana Gardner Munro (1892-1990) was an American diplomat to Latin America and a professor of history and director of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. His papers document segments of his scholarly and diplomatic work, and include Department of State press releases, subject files, lectures, correspondence, and articles relating to United States-Latin American relations and Latin American history.

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

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Lyman Spitzer Papers, 1936-1997 (inclusive) 1960-1979 (bulk)

Extent:

72 boxes and 29.2 linear feet

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Princeton professor of astronomy (1947-1982), chairman of the Dept. of Astrophysical Sciences, and director of the Princeton University Observatory, Lyman Spitzer was also primarily responsible for founding the University's Plasma Physics Laboratory. His papers include design studies, technical plans and programs, various reports, correspondence, notes, and observations relating to his involvement in the development of the study of space astronomy at Princeton.

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

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Edwin Plimpton Adams Papers, 1900-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes and 1.35 linear feet

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Consists of writings, correspondence, notebooks, and printed matter of Princeton physicist Edwin Plimpton Adams relating to Meteor Crater (formerly Coon Mountain) in Arizona and the Elliptic Function Formula.

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

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Everett S. Wallis Papers, 1935-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:

12 boxes and 12.5 linear feet

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This collection consists of correspondence, reports, articles, lectures, notes, and printed matter of American chemist, Everett Stanley Wallis, dating primarily from his tenure as Princeton professor of chemistry (1930-1965) and chairman of its biochemical sciences program, and as a research consultant for Merck & Co. of New Jersey and for other pharmaceutical companies.

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

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Charles Grosvenor Osgood Papers, 1880-1962 (inclusive)

Extent:

10 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of works, correspondence, documents, photographs, memorabilia, family papers, scrapbooks, and an autograph book (1880) of Charles Grosvenor Osgood, reflecting his role as one of Woodrow Wilson's original preceptors (1905) and the importance of the preceptorial system at Princeton. The collection contains typed manuscripts of Osgood's lectures on Milton, Spenser, and Samuel Johnson, addresses and note cards, and professional correspondence.

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

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Lectures on the Public Schools of Philadelphia: Manuscript by Prof J.S. Hart A.M., 1849

Extent:

0.2 linear feet (1 volume (164 pages) : illustrations (some color) ; 26 x 21 cm)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]