Form: Photographs, Original. / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1880">1880</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1884">1884</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Princeton University Library Collection of Western Americana Photographs, 1870-1915 (bulk) 1840-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:: 144 boxes and 123 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of a closed collection of more than 5,000 Western Americana photographs, consisting mostly of documentary photographs of the Trans-Mississippi West from the late 1860s to early 1900s, largely from the perspective of white photographers and settlers. Subjects include American Indians (especially studio portraits), natural wonders, cities, towns, buildings, and economic activities (mining, railroads, logging, and agriculture). Some photographs relate to the Indigenous populations of Mexico and Central America. The dimensions, physical formats, and photographic processes of the photographs vary widely.

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

Carl W. Jones Magic Collection, 1870s-1948 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes, 122 items, and 1.85 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of three scrapbooks of publicity photographs--compiled by C. A. George Newmann and collected by Carl W. Jones--of some 19th- but mainly 20th-century mentalists, magicians, ventriloquists, and illusionists.

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

Historical Photograph Collection, Class Photographs Series, 1851-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:: 61 boxes, 1 folder, and 6 items
Abstract:: The collection consists of group portraits and other photos of Princeton University classes. Though some photographs depict the classes while their members were students, the majority of the photographs are from alumni reunions.

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

Kienbusch Angling Collection, 1651-1974 (inclusive) 1800-1950 (bulk)

Extent:: 5 boxes, 68 items, 49 volumes, and 12.68 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of manuscripts and letters relating to the history and method of angling collected by Kienbusch (Princeton Class of 1906).

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

George McAneny Papers, 1869-1953 (inclusive) 1910-1921 (bulk)

Extent:: 190 boxes
Abstract:: George McAneny served in numerous positions in the government of New York City, including president of the Borough of Manhattan (1910-1913), president of the Board of Aldermen (1914-1916), and chairman of the State Transit Commission (1921). This collection consists of lectures, reports, correspondence, committee and association files, clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs, all of which reflect his special interests in regional and city planning, zoning, city and state transit, and city financing.

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

Herman Melville Collection, 1846-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of copies of letters by American author Herman Melville that were used by Willard Thorp in his selection of Melville's writings published as Representative Selections (1938), as well as other material about Melville.

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

Charles Thomson Letters, 1783-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of letters and miscellanea of the educator, merchant, and first secretary of the Continental Congress Charles Thomson (1729-1824).

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

John and Stella Burgess Papers, 1884-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 boxes and 2.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of works, correspondence, photographs, a commonplace book, a genealogy, and printed matter of John Burgess (Princeton Class of 1905) and his wife, Stella Fisher Burgess, poet and translator.

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

American Minstrel Show Collection, 1854-1943 (inclusive) 1850s-1920s (bulk)

Extent:: 5 boxes, 26 items, and 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The bulk of the American Minstrel Show Collection consists of advertisement material promoting minstrel performances from the 1850s through the 1920s. The collection includes broadsheets, posters, newspaper clippings and programs, as well as pictures and photographs of minstrel show performers. In addition, a small portion of the collection contains sheet music and song and joke books.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Historical Photograph Collection: Glass-Plate Negatives Series, 1880-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:: 148 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of approximately 2,180 glass plate negatives and prints. Topics most heavily represented within the collection include Princeton University buildings and grounds, and athletics.

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

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