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Paix et Liberté Collection, 1950-1952 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 1 folder

Abstract:

French politician Jean-Paul David created Paix et Liberté, a French anti-Communist propaganda organization, in the fall of 1950 for the purpose of waging a poster campaign in direct opposition to political posters published by the French Communist Party since the end of World War II. The organization often used the words and themes of the French Communist Party's posters to ridicule their political agenda.

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

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Edward Julian Nally Papers, 1812-1953 (inclusive) 1905-1948 (bulk)

Extent:

13 boxes and 4.25 linear feet

Abstract:

The personal papers of Edward Julian Nally, an American radio industrialist, trace the development of his career in the communications industry, from his earliest days with the Western Union Telegraph Co. (1875-1890), through his tenure with the Postal Telegraph Cable Co. (1890-1913), to his years with the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. of America (1913-1919); the bulk of the collection, however, covers his years with the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), for which he served as first president (1919-1923) and director.

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

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Sir Frank Kermode Papers, 1940-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:

45 boxes

Abstract:

The collection represents the entire extant archive of Sir Frank Kermode, a distinguished British literary critic, and includes writings (reviews, essays, lectures, radio broadcasts), correspondence, photographs, and printed material, as well as material relating to public controversy about the funding for Encounter, which Kermode co-edited.

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

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Papers, 1897-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:

32.45 linear feet (in 61 containers)

Abstract:

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Papers (C0187) is a comprehensive literary archive containing the original manuscripts, working drafts, corrected galleys, personal and professional correspondence, autobiographical scrapbooks, photographs, and other original materials of F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940), Princeton Class of 1917.

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

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Molly Shenstone Collection on Thomas Mann, 1939-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes and 2.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence, photographs, souvenirs, printed material, and other miscellanea collected by Molly Shenstone about her friend Thomas Mann (1875-1955), the German novelist, essayist, playwright, and lecturer in the humanities at Princeton University.

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

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Leonard L. Milberg '53 Collection of Manuscripts, Correspondence, and Photographs, 1762-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes and 3.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of an open collection of manuscript material related to print collections of Leonard L. Milberg (Princeton Class of 1953): Leonard L. Milberg Collection of American Poetry, Leonard L. Milberg Irish Theater Collection, and the Leonard L. Milberg Collection of Jewish-American Writers.

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

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Samuel Shellabarger Collection, 1916-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:

7 boxes and 2.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Samuel Shellabarger attended Princeton University as member of the Princeton Class of 1909 and was an English professor between 1914-1923. The collection contains Samuel Shellabarger's manuscripts for two biographies and five works of historical fiction, as well as a small amount of miscellaneous material related to his writings.

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

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Carlos Franqui Collection, 1952-1981 (inclusive) 1957-1962 (bulk)

Extent:

24 boxes and 9.6 linear feet

Abstract:

The Carlos Franqui Collection contains works and correspondence of Cuban journalist, poet, and essayist Carlos Franqui, who moved to Europe in 1968 after becoming dissatisfied with Castro's Cuban regime. Included are manuscripts for Diario de la Revolucion Cubana (1976), Cuba, Libro de los Doce (1977), and Retrato de Familia con Fidel (1981) concerning the Cuban revolution of 1959 and Franqui's association with Fidel Castro.

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

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Virginia Card Papers, 1893-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:

17 boxes and 7.1 linear feet

Abstract:

Virginia Card is a Native American of Delaware and Creek descent. Consists of correspondence, writings, subject files, photographs, and audio-visual material. The collection is especially noteworthy for Virginia Card's extensive documentation of the activities of Native American communities in California.

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

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Thomas Mann Collection, 1881-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:

13 boxes and 6.1 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of letters, manuscripts, photographs, and other materials from Nobel Prize winning author Thomas Mann, given by Caroline Newton, and also of those collected by Princeton University Library with funds provided by Caroline Newton.

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