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Princeton University Library Collection of Ashbel Green Materials, 1744-1958 (inclusive) 1783-1844 (bulk)

Extent:: 13 boxes and 4.84 linear feet
Abstract:: Ashbel Green (1762-1848) was a prominent Presbyterian minister, eighth president of the College of New Jersey, and co-founder of the Princeton Theological Seminary. The bulk of the papers consist of Green's personal writings, including diaries and sermons. The papers of Green's father, the Reverend Jacob Green (1722-1790) are also included.

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

George S. Rigby, Jr., Collection of Anthony Trollope, 1837-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes and 0.83 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of primarily correspondence of author Anthony Trollope and associates, as well as manuscript material, photographs, and drawings of Trollope.

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

Benjamin Harris Brewster Papers, 1820-1887 (inclusive)

Extent:: 25 boxes
Abstract:: Consists mainly of correspondence and legal documents of Benjamin Harris Brewster (Princeton Class of 1834), much of it related to the Star Route prosecutions during Brewster's tenure as attorney general under President Chester Alan Arthur.

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

Abbott Family Collection, 1707-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 1.7 linear feet
Abstract:: The Abbott Family Collection consists of correspondence, poetry, documents, and miscellanea of the Abbott family of New Jersey.

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

Gulick Family Papers, 1710-1875 (inclusive) 1809-1842 (bulk)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:: The Gulick Family Papers consists of family bills, receipts, wills, letters, contracts, stock certificates, warrants, deeds, a genealogy, and an autograph book.

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

George W. Storer Brazil Squadron Papers, 1817-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes and 1.9 linear feet
Abstract:: George W. Storer (1789-1864) served in the United States Navy for more than fifty years, including a term as commander-in-chief of the Brazil Squadron from 1847 to 1850, which, in part, was responsible for preventing American ships from transporting enslaved Africans. This collection documents much of George Washington Storer's long career in the United States Navy as captain, lieutenant, and commander-in-chief of the Brazil Squadron, and also offers a wide-ranging look at the role of the United States Navy, primarily during the 1830s and 1840s, as a peacekeeper and a deterrent to the slave trade.

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

Benedict Jaeger Collection, 1825-1886. (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 1.6 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of works, correspondence, and printed matter of Benedict Jaeger, professor of natural history and modern languages at Princeton (1832-1843), as well as some papers of others.

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

Harold F. McCormick Collection of Aeronautica, 1780-1940 (inclusive) 1910-1920 (bulk)

Extent:: 17 boxes and 13.1 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected papers reflecting the many aeronautical activities and interests of industrial magnate Harold F. McCormick (Princeton Class of 1895) and papers which he collected concerning the history of aviation.

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

Student Dances Collection, 1838-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: Dances at Princeton, especially popular in the years prior to the Second World War, were generally held in the gymnasium and were organized by a committee of faculty and staff. This collection consists of materials documenting dances attended by the students of Princeton University in the late 19th and early 20th century.

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

William Woodhull Notebook, 1763-1850 (inclusive) 1763-1766 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: This single notebook was for the most part written by William Woodhull (1741-1824), Class of 1764. The bulk of the book consists of recipes for medicinal prescriptions, catechisms, student orations and a poem. A good deal of the book appears to have been written during Woodhull's days at Princeton, but some of the recipes date to 1850, beyond Woodhull's death and so were entered by another unidentified individual.

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

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