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Office of the Dean of the College Records, 1919-2015 (inclusive)

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233 boxes, 26 items, and 1 websites

Abstract:

The Office of the Dean of the College is charged with overseeing undergraduate admission, curriculum, and academic development. The records document the work of the Dean of the College and the office staff, as well as faculty, students, alumni, and trustees whose work and interests have fallen under the domain of the Office of the Dean of the College. This record group contains annual reports, meeting minutes, departmental records, and correspondence.

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

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Program in Hellenic Studies Records, 1979-2021 (inclusive)

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9 boxes, 1 websites, .05 gb, and 94 digital files

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Since its founding in 1979, the Program in Hellenic Studies at Princeton University has aimed to promote and support the teaching and study of Byzantine and modern Greek civilization. The Program in Hellenic Studies Records document the academic and cultural offerings sponsored by the Program. The offerings include lectures, discussions, and colloquia led by faculty, fellows and visiting scholars, as well as concerts, exhibitions, and film screenings. The records also include annual reports of activities, lists of fellows, and related materials.

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

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Princeton AlumniCorps Records, 1989-2011 (bulk) 1962-2012 (inclusive)

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12 boxes

Abstract:

Princeton AlumniCorps is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that was created in 1989 by the Princeton Class of 1955. Originally named Princeton Project 55, Ralph Nader '55 and Charlie Bray '55 were instrumental in the group's founding and development. The Princeton AlumniCorps Records document the organization's first two decades of prominent initiatives intended to foster civic engagement and public interest amongst Princeton (college) alumni. Administrative documents, board correspondence, and planning materials for the respective initiatives comprise most of the collection.

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

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Princeton Nassoons Records, 1941-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes

Abstract:

The Princeton Nassoons are a close-harmony, all male, student a cappella group that formed in the late 1930s. The collection consists primarily of the Princeton Nassoons' original musical arrangements and correspondence.

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

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Robertson v. Princeton University Case Records, 1961-2008 (inclusive)

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34 boxes and 29 digital files

Abstract:

The Robertson v. Princeton University lawsuit was a dispute between the university and members of the Robertson family regarding the use of a multi-million dollar endowment given by Marie Robertson, wife of Charles Robertson, a member of the Class of 1926. The collection consists of board meeting materials of the Robertson Foundation, depositions of Princeton University administrators including then university president Shirley Tilghman, expert reports, and other documents pertaining to the Robertson v. Princeton University lawsuit.

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

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Harold Kuhn Papers on the Committee on the Structure of the University, 1967-1993 (inclusive) 1967-1970 (bulk)

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3 boxes

Abstract:

Harold W. Kuhn was a professor of mathematical economics in the Princeton mathematics department, where he taught for over 40 years, and faculty representative on the Committee on the Structure of the University. The collection consists of reports, meeting minutes, membership rosters, correspondence, and notes relating to the Committee on the Structure of the University and the Council of the Princeton University Community.

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

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Department of Chemistry Records, 1893-2017 (inclusive)

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10 boxes and 1 websites

Abstract:

The Department of Chemistry at Princeton University dates back to the early days of the College of New Jersey, and today it is one of the University's largest undergraduate concentrations. The collection contains examinations and grade books, records pertaining to chemistry research performed at the department in support of the U.S. Manhattan project and departmental records.

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

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Varnum Lansing Collins Papers, 1842-1972 (inclusive)

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11 boxes

Abstract:

Varnum Lansing Collins was a Princeton alum of the Class of 1893 and served as the University's Secretary from 1917 to 1936. Throughout his life Collins exhibited a special interest in Princeton's history and he authored a number of works relating to that theme. The Varnum Lansing Collins Papers consist primarily of materials generated by Collins while writing several of his most well-known works on Princeton history.

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

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Dean Mathey Papers, 1896-2010 (inclusive) 1906-1972 (bulk)

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7 boxes

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Dean Mathey (d. 1972), Class of 1912, was a member of the Board of Trustees and an ardent supporter of the University. The collection documents Mathey's familial relationships, service to Princeton, tennis career and other activities from his undergraduate days to the end of his life.

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

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Office of the Treasurer Records, 1754-2009 (inclusive) 1939-2006 (bulk)

Extent:

205 boxes, 2 folders, 2 items, and 98 volumes

Abstract:

The Office of the Treasurer is Princeton University's administrative office charged with the coordination and execution of the receipt, disbursement, custody, and safeguarding of the financial assets and resources of the University. The Office of the Treasurer records document the custodianship of Princeton University's finances and contain correspondence, annual reports, budgets, audited statements, and other finance-related materials which are related to the University's assets, investments, cash flow, and spending practices.

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