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J. Monroe Thorington Collection, 1848-1983 (inclusive) 1920-1964 (bulk)

Extent:

43 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of works, correspondence, diaries, documents, photographs, maps, scrapbooks, miscellaneous material, and printed matter by and about mountaineer J. Monroe Thorington (Princeton Class of 1915), as well as some papers of other people.

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

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Alexander Chambers Papers, 1864-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes and 1.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of papers of American commodities agent Alexander Chambers, much of which deals with his commercial agent, H. H. Steel, in Guatemala.

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

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Lewis B. Stilwell Papers, 1886-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:

49 boxes and 22.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The collection consists of American electrical engineer and Princeton trustee Lewis B. Stillwell's engineering reports, correspondence, photographs, blueprints, maps, and printed matter. His professional correspondence relates to his work as an electrical engineer with several energy companies, while his personal papers contain material related to his service as a Princeton trustee.

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

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Richard Halliburton Papers, 1900-1973 (inclusive) 1903-1940 (bulk)

Extent:

61 boxes and 29.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Richard Halliburton traveled extensively in the first part of twentieth century after graduating from Princeton University in 1921. The collection contains autograph and typescript drafts of seven of Halliburton's books, short stories, essays, school notes, and other travel memorabilia, as well as Halliburton's correspondence with his parents and others, research materials about Rupert Brooke, and a significant group of photographs documenting his travels throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

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

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John Q. Stewart Papers, 1907-1970s (inclusive)

Extent:

59 boxes and 29.8 linear feet

Abstract:

The John Q. Stewart Papers consists of articles, correspondence, conference material, printed material, student papers, and other miscellanea of the American astrophysicist and educator John Quincy Stewart (1894-1972).

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

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Karl S. Twitchell Papers, 1911-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:

33 boxes and 1 folder

Abstract:

Karl S. Twitchell was an American mining engineer who conducted extensive surveys in the Middle East, Europe, and South America between 1915 and the 1950s. His papers document the span of his career, particularly his interest in the Middle East, and include correspondence, journals, notes, reports, writings, topical files, photographs, and maps. Personal documents and correspondence with family and associates are also contained.

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

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H. H. Hess Papers, 1932-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:

34 boxes

Abstract:

The H. H. Hess Papers consists of professional papers, correspondence, and related materials of the American geologist and educator Harry Hammond Hess (1906-1969).

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