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Lewis Cass Collection, 1832-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Lewis Cass, a nineteenth-century senator from Michigan, had prominent roles in the administrations of Andrew Jackson and James Buchanan. This collection consists of selected correspondence, printed material, and ephemera of Cass.

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

William Seymour Family Papers, 1870-1933 (bulk) 1733-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 89 boxes and 42 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of the professional papers of prominent late 19th- and early 20th-century American theatrical stage manager and director William Seymour (1855-1933). The majority of papers include correspondence as well as numerous production-related materials, such as playscripts, promptbooks, and sheet music. Family members, particularly other well-known theater figures, such as Seymour's sister-in-law Fanny Davenport (1850-1898), are also represented in the collection through correspondence, production materials, ephemera, and newspaper clippings.

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

George Cruikshank Collection, 1782-1894 (inclusive) 1825-1878 (bulk)

Extent:: 35 boxes, 192 items, and 19.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The collection integrates numerous accessions of English artist and caricaturist George Cruikshank material, including large amounts of correspondence as well as original drawings and sketches.

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

Charles Conrad Abbott Papers, 1874-1916 (bulk) 1770-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:: 17 boxes and 6.7 linear feet
Abstract:: Charles Conrad Abbott (1843-1919), American naturalist and author, was the first archaeologist to dig a historic site in New Jersey. This collection consists of diaries, correspondence, newspaper articles, essays, photographs, and other material, relating to his work and his family.

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

New Jersey Documents Collection, 1750-1890 (bulk) 1601-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Westfield, New Jersey, was part of Elizabethtown from the time it was settled in late 1664 until 1794, when the Township of Westfield was created. The New Jersey Documents Collections, 1601 to 1983, consists of New Jersey legal documents, the bulk of which are from the town of Westfield, Union County, and include land records, financial records, estate records, and court records, many of which were created by various members of the Baker, Downer, Hetfield, Johnson, Miller, Pierson, Ripley, Ross, and Woodruff families. The majority of the collection material dates from 1750 to 1890.

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

Princeton University Library Collection of James and Dolley Madison Materials, 1770-1937 (inclusive) 1770-1838 (bulk)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 2.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of an open collection of selected correspondence, writings, and documents created or signed by James Madison, fourth president of the United States, correspondence and a document of Dolley Payne Todd Madison, as well as a small amount of material by others about James Madison.

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

James P. Walker Papers, 1850-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes and 3.2 linear feet
Abstract:: James P. Walker was an American publisher, author, and co-founder of Walker, Wise, and Co. (circa 1860). His papers contain sermons, autobiographical notes, a diary, commonplace books, photographs, a scrapbook, memorabilia, and printed matter, with the bulk of the material comprised of personal and professional correspondence, much of it covering the period of the Civil War.

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

Frank N. Doubleday and Nelson Doubleday Collection, 1734-1966 (inclusive) 1890s-1940s (bulk)

Extent:: 33 boxes, 1 item, and 14 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of papers of Frank Nelson Doubleday and his son, Nelson, relating to their personal and business relationships with prominent authors and artists published under the Doubleday imprint, such as Joseph Conrad, A. B. Frost, Rudyard Kipling, T. E. Lawrence, and W. Someset Maugham.

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

Ebenezer Foote Papers, 1785-1829 (bulk) 1766-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 13 boxes and 5.1 linear feet
Abstract:: Ebenezer Foote (1756-1829) was a cattle agent for the Continental Army's Commissary Department during the American Revolutionary War, a merchant, a land agent, a politician, and a judge in New York State. Foote's papers date from 1766 to 1925, with the majority dating from 1785 to his death in 1829, and primarily document his land agency business in Delhi, Delaware County, New York. In addition to the land and financial records related to his business, the collection also contains some legal records, records documenting Foote's work as inspector of cattle for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and limited family records.

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

Harrison S. Morris Papers, 1895-1935 (bulk) 1784-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 341 boxes and 34 items
Abstract:: Consists of the personal papers of Philadelphia author, businessman, and philanthropist Harrison S. Morris.

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

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