Form: Photographs, Original. / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Collected Memorabilia of William Sidney Porter [O. Henry], 1897-1916 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes and 2.8 linear feet
Abstract:: The Collected Memorabilia of William Sidney Porter consists of unpublished articles, reminiscences, and correspondence of the American storywriter William Sidney Porter (1862-1910), better know by his pseudonym "O. Henry."

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

Florence G. and Edward Y. Miller Collection, 1899-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of writings, correspondence, a diary (1904-1907), photographs, and printed matter of Florence G. Miller, wife of Captain Edward Y. Miller of the U.S. Army, reflecting their life while stationed in the Philippines.

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

Bayard Taylor Putnam Family Papers, 1870-1934 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 1.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Bayard Taylor Putnam (1854-1886) was geological surveyor in the Division of Mining Geology for the United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) from the founding of the agency in 1879 to the early 1880s. This collection consists of Putnam's professional papers, including correspondence and field notes, which document his work with the U.S.G.S, specifically his surveys of iron-ore and coal mines for the Tenth U.S. Census. His papers also relate to a patented combined protractor and chart holder that Putnam invented. Other Putnam family members, particularly his wife, Grace Haven Putnam (1855-1900), are also represented.

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

Virgilio Piñera Collection, 1941-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Virgilio Pinera (1912-1979) was a Cuban novelist, playwright, and storywriter. The collection consists of his works, including manuscripts of various poems, an unfinished play, theatrical sketches, and prose essay. The collection also contains Piñera's extensive correspondence with Humberto Rodriguez Tomeu (1919-1994), a Cuban short story writer and translator, and Witold Gombrowicz's correspondence with Rodriguez Tomeu.

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

Heath Bowman Papers, 1923-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes and 4.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Heath Bowman was a member of the Princeton University Class of 1931. After graduating, Bowman traveled extensively and later became a public affairs officer involved in Chile, Italy, France, and Yugoslavia. The papers consist of Bowman's 68 diaries from 1923 to 1989 and some of his photographs from the West Indies and South America.

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

Paul Frankl Papers, 1900-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12 boxes
Abstract:: The Paul Frankl Papers consists of correspondence, writings, notebooks, photographs, and printed matter of the Czech art historian, architect, author, and educator Paul Frankl (1878-1962). A native of Prague, Frankl came to the United States in 1938, and shortly afterwards settled in Princeton, New Jersey, where he was associated with the Institute for Advanced Study.

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

Hugh Lenox Scott Papers, 1898-1923 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of papers of Scott relating primarily to his mission as a military member of the Special Diplomatic Commission headed by Elihu Root, which was sent to Russia by Woodrow Wilson in 1917.

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

Carl Tobey Papers, 1940-1977 (inclusive) 1955-1976 (bulk)

Extent:: 11 boxes
Abstract:: Consists mainly of correspondence and manuscripts of Tobey (Princeton Class of 1940) from the period (1955-1976) when he was a member of the staff of the Turkish Ministry of Education in Samsun, Turkey, teaching English.

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

Philip G. Strong Collection on Espionage, 1776-1970 (inclusive) 1930-1965 (bulk)

Extent:: 30 boxes
Abstract:: Consists mainly of printed matter collected by Strong (Princeton Class of 1922) relating to the field of strategic and scientific intelligence and espionage.

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

United Service to China Records, 1934-1967 (inclusive) 1941-1950 (bulk)

Extent:: 92 boxes
Abstract:: The Records of United Service to China, Inc., known from 1941 to 1946 as United China Relief, Inc., document the activities of the organization from the early formation in 1940 to its official consolidation with the American Bureau for Medical Aid to China in 1966. In addition there is a limited amount of material from other Chinese relief agencies that predate the founding of United China Relief / United Service to China. The Records focus on UCR/USC attempts to raise money in the United States, to educate Americans about China and the Chinese people, and to carry on relief work in China. The collection consists primarily of correspondence among the various individuals and agencies involved with UCR/USC, along with other material produced by the agency, such as minutes and publicity material. In addition, the collection includes a series of photographs dealing with China during the 1940s and efforts in the United States to raise money for China during the same period.

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

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