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Arturo Lagorio Correspondence, 1932-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.5 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of letters to Arturo Lagorio, Argentine poet and author, by various Latin American and Spanish writers, including Samuel Eichelbaum, Maria Granata, Nicolas Olivari, and Cesar Tiempo.

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

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Howard W. Ambruster Papers, 1927-1958 (inclusive)

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6 boxes and 6.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The collection consists of American consulting engineer and newspaper columnist, Howard W. Ambruster's works, correspondence, miscellaneous material, and printed matter.

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

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Moore Furman Collection, 1793-1808 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Consists of selected eighteenth-century letters and documents of businessman Moore Furman, deputy quartermaster general of New Jersey during the American Revolution.

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

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William Churchill Houston Papers, 1731-1807 (inclusive) 1782-1793 (bulk)

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6 boxes and 4.42 linear feet

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William Churchill Houston was a professor at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), a lawyer, and a statesman. He was a New Jersey delegate to the Continental Convention and the Continental Congress. The collection documents his legal career and his tenure as receiver for Continental taxes in New Jersey.

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

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José Martínez Sotomayor Papers, 1929-1960 (inclusive) 1930-1932 (bulk)

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3 boxes

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José Martínez Sotomayor was a Mexican lawyer, judge, and writer who published novels, short stories, and nonfiction. His personal papers includes correspondence and autograph and typescript manuscripts of three of Martínez Sotomayor's books.

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

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Vance Thompson Papers, 1894-1925 (inclusive)

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7 boxes and 3.15 linear feet

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The Vance Thompson Papers consists of manuscripts, writings for the press, letters, documents, photographs and miscellanea of author and playwright Vance Thompson, Princeton Class of 1883.

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Thomas Colchie '64 Papers, 1968-2003 (inclusive)

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3 boxes and 1.25 linear feet

Abstract:

Thomas Colchie (Princeton University alumnus, Class of 1964), is a translator, editor, and literary agent with a specialization in Latin America. His papers consists of correspondence from Jorge Amado, António Lobo Antunes, Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Oswaldo França Júnior, Ignácio de Loyola Brandão, Manuel Puig, Murilo Rubião, Ernesto Sábato, José Saramago, Moacyr Scliar, João Ubaldo Ribeiro, José Luandino Vieira, Néstor Almendros, Adolfo Bioy Casares, Elizabeth Bishop, João Cabral de Melo Neto, Joaquim Cardozo, Philip Roth, and Alan Warner.

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Everett S. Wallis Papers, 1935-1964 (inclusive)

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12 boxes and 12.5 linear feet

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This collection consists of correspondence, reports, articles, lectures, notes, and printed matter of American chemist, Everett Stanley Wallis, dating primarily from his tenure as Princeton professor of chemistry (1930-1965) and chairman of its biochemical sciences program, and as a research consultant for Merck & Co. of New Jersey and for other pharmaceutical companies.

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Sara Enright Papers, 1934-1948 (inclusive)

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17 boxes, 446 items, and 7.2 linear feet

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The Sara Enright Papers consists of papers relating to Enright's role as theatrical agent to performers, many of whom were and are well-known, as well as to aspiring actors and actresses. The collection includes legal contracts (originals and carbons), correspondence of Enright, miscellaneous material containing commission receipts, and playbills.

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Richard Pleasant Papers, 1940-1960 (bulk) 1930-1970 (inclusive)

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12 boxes and 5.2 linear feet

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Consists of writings, correspondence, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks, press releases, newspapers, clippings, and miscellaneous material relating to Richard Pleasant, a founder of the Ballet Theatre.

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Robert M. Crawford Songs, 1923-1961 (inclusive)

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3 boxes and 0.90 linear feet

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Robert MacArthur Crawford (Princeton Class of 1925) was an American songwriter and singer. His collection consists of sheet music of songs, mainly with patriotic themes. Some of the songs are in his hand but most of them in printed form, including the U.S. Air Force's theme song, "The Army Air Corps." In addition, there are two packages of records (78 rpm) of his songs.

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Luigi Pirandello Correspondence with Marta Abba, 1923-1936 (inclusive)

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15 boxes and 3.2 linear feet

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Consists of correspondence between Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello and the Italian actress Marta Abba, who spent much of her life interpreting his plays. Pirandello's forty-three plays, as well as other literary works, are discussed in the correspondence, which reveals the special "maestro-disciple" relationship shared by the couple.

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C. Lawton Campbell Papers, 1904-1974 (inclusive) 1914-1962 (bulk)

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28 boxes and 11.2 linear feet

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Charles Lawton Campbell (Princeton Class of 1916) was an American playwright and advertising writer. His collection contains ninety-four drafts, fragments, and fully-conceived plays, as well as poems, essays, and an autobiography covering fifty years of his life as a devotee of the theater.

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Tennessee Williams Manuscripts, 1947-1961 (inclusive)

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1 box, 6 items, and 0.45 linear feet

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This collection consists of early versions of seven works by American playwright, novelist, and storywriter, Tennessee Williams.

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Owen Luck Photographs Collection, 1973-2001 (inclusive)

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4 boxes

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Consists of photographs taken by American photographer Owen Luck, which are arranged according to three separate series: Wounded Knee 1973, Menominee 1975, and Pine Ridge Reservation life 2000-2001.

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

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Mormons and Mormonism Collection, 1831-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes

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Consists of a collection of miscellaneous material, both originals and copies, related to Mormons, Mormonism, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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Diaries of Frans and Gertrude Blom, 1943-1959 1943-1959 (inclusive)

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14 volumes

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Consists of copies of diaries kept by Blom and his wife, Gertrude Duby Blom, from 1943 to 1959, while searching for Maya ruins in Chiapas, Mexico, in 14 volumes.

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

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Princeton University Library Collection of Konstantinos Dimitriou Photographs, 1889 (inclusive)

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1 box

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Konstantinos Dimitriou (dates unknown) worked in Athens from ca. 1875 to 1900. He photographed towns, archaeological sites, and monuments, producing large-format pictures for the tourist trade. [http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/guides_bibliographies/photography_greece/photographers.html] Consists of an open collection for Dimitriou photographs of classical sites in Athens, including the Syntagma square, theTemple of Olympian Zeus, the Erechtheum, the Propylaea, the arch of Hadrian, the Acropolis, the Odeion of Herodes Atticus, the Byzantine church of Saints Theodore, and two grave-markers. There is also an image of Piraeus signed by Dimitriou.

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Atlantic Monthly Press Author Files of Stanley Kunitz, 1965-1983 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.4 linear feet

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Consists of Atlantic Monthly Press author files (1965-1983) of American poet Stanley Kunitz.

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Caroline Gordon Letters to Morris Gordon, 1963-1977 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Consists of 45 letters by American novelist Caroline Gordon to her brother, Morris Meriwether Gordon, and his wife, Polly.

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