Form: Speeches -- 20th century. - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 2 items and 107.25 linear feet ((187 containers))
Abstract:: Sergio Ramírez has been a leading Nicaraguan author and politician. In 1977 Ramírez became head of the "Group of Twelve", a group of prominent intellectuals who supported the struggle of the Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN) against the dictatorship of Anastasio Somoza Debayle. With the triumph of the Revolution in 1979, he became part of the Junta of the Government of National Reconstruction and in 1984 he was elected vice-president under Daniel Ortega. The collection consists of manuscripts of his writings, source materials, personal, literary and political correspondence, papers and documents related to Ramírez's political career and to Nicaraguan political history, writings of others, photographs, and graphic and printed materials.

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

Extent:: 120 boxes and 67.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of over 3000 miscellaneous items of primarily American literary, historical, and political figures, including business and personal letters, manuscripts, drawings, photographs, and official documents.

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

Extent:: 5 boxes and 1.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists chiefly of manuscripts and related material for two novels by American novelist John O'Hara: A Rage to Live (1949) and Ten North Frederick (1955).

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

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected papers of Thornton Wilder, the celebrated American novelist and playwright, winner of three Pulitzer Prizes.

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

Extent:: 94 boxes
Abstract:: Christian Gauss was one of Woodrow Wilson's original preceptors, the first Class of 1900 Professor of Modern Languages, and the third Dean of the College. The Christian Gauss papers include personal and professional writings, correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, and assorted ephemera and printed matter, as well as numerous documents related to the Gauss family.

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

Extent:: 3 boxes and 3.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of photocopies and photographs of Elmer W. Engstrom's diplomas, certificates, and honors (1902-1970), as well as copies of addresses delivered and papers written (1933-1970) for both scholarly and popular periodicals during his career as an electrical engineer.

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

Extent:: 27 boxes and 10.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected papers of former First Lady of Greece and international women's rights activist, Margarita Papandreou.

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

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