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John Gibbon papers, 1862-1892 (bulk) 1845-1896, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
1.3 linear feet (; 2 boxes, 5 volumes, 1 flat file)
Abstract:
John Gibbon spent his career in the U.S. Army, serving through the Mexican American War, the Civil War, and the Indian Wars. This collection includes his correspondence with his wife, memoirs and commentary on many aspects of his life and the military, and several miscellaneous items, such as photographs and account books. The collection gives a valuable, broad view of the U.S. Army through the course of three wars. Gibbon comments on many major campaigns of the Civil War, including Gettysburg and Appomattox. He also writes about his command of the 1877 campaign against the Nex Perce Indians under Chief Joseph, and his peace enforcements during the anti-Chinese riots in Seattle in 1886.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

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Edwin W. Kemmerer Papers, 1875-1945 (inclusive) 1920-1945 (bulk)

Extent:
361 boxes and 1 folder
Abstract:
Edwin W. Kemmerer (1875-1945), internationally known as "The Money Doctor," was an economist and government advisor with expertise in finance and currency. Kemmerer served as a financial advisor to many governments, mostly in Latin America, and spent the majority of his academic career at Princeton University. Kemmerer's papers document his advisory and scholarly career and include his professional correspondence, writings, and files from his financial advisory work.

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

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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]

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Lindley M. Garrison Papers, 1850-1971 (inclusive) 1913-1916 (bulk)

Extent:
28 boxes
Abstract:
Lindley M. Garrison (1864-1932) was a lawyer who served as Secretary of War for President Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1916. Garrison's papers document his service as Secretary of War and include correspondence, writings, and newspaper clippings.

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

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Department of English Records, 1872-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:
34 boxes and 1 websites
Abstract:
The papers of Princeton University's English Department document the many varied aspects of one of Princeton's largest academic departments. With some writings that pre-date the Department's formal establishment in 1904, the collection includes faculty meeting and sub-committee minutes; faculty personnel papers and correspondence; the papers of many prominent faculty members, which include class lectures, syllabi, and original scholarship; records of departmental majors; student work; and scrapbooks of publicity and memorabilia about the Department, its faculty, staff, and students, both undergraduate and graduate.

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

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Princeton University Class Records, 1798-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:
502 boxes, 9 folders, 8 items, 3996 digital files, and 29.1 gb
Abstract:
The Class Records consist of a diverse set of materials documenting the history and activities of Princeton University classes during their time as undergraduates and as alumni. In the collection are correspondence, newsletters, publications, photographs, and memorabilia, all of which pertain to a particular Princeton University graduating class and its members.

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

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Hedges family papers, 1797-1938 (inclusive) 1925-1931 (bulk)

Extent:
28 boxes
Abstract:
The Hedges family produced three Princetonians in two generations: Benjamin van Doren Hedges (1866-1930, Princeton class of 1888) and his sons Benjamin van Doren Hedges (1907-1969, Princeton class of 1930) and Robert W. Hedges (1908-1950, Princeton class of 1931). This collection contains scrapbooks, to all three Hedges family Princetonians, as well as several other family members, including materials produced at Princeton and elsewhere.

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

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Herbert S. Auerbach Collection on Mormons and Indians, 1808-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:
12 boxes
Abstract:
Consists of copies of letters, documents, stories, newspaper articles, reports, tables, artifacts, and extracts relating to Mormons and Indians, as collected by Herbert S. Auerbach, an American renaissance man, involved in music, writing, politics, and philanthropy.

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

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Joseph Howard Scrapbooks, 1875-1908 (inclusive)

Extent:
14 boxes and 16.5 linear feet
Abstract:
The Joseph Howard Scrapbooks collection consists of journalist Joseph Howard's scrapbooks of press clippings and articles he wrote over the years for several New York City newspapers.

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

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