Subject: Collectors and collecting -- United States -- 20th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Lloyd E. Cotsen Papers, 1949-2021 (inclusive)

Extent:: 71 boxes and 109.85 linear feet
Abstract:: The Lloyd E. Cotsen Papers consist of papers and personal items of Lloyd Cotsen's related to his time as an executive at Neutrogena Corporation, his art and book collection practices, his philanthropic contributions, his archaeological interests, and photographs shot by Cotsen. Items related to the production of Cotsen Occasional Press publications are also included. Material dates from 1949 to 2021.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Cotsen Children's Library [Contact Us]

Allison Delarue Collection, 1820-1990s (inclusive)

Extent:: 32 boxes and 153 items
Abstract:: The Allison Delarue Collection consists of a draft of Delarue's unpublished autobiography, letters received by Delarue from various friends, associates, and people involved in dance and the theater, and prints, photographs, and objects collected by Delarue relating to ballet and its history.

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

Miriam Y. Holden Collection, 1930-1969 (bulk) 1676-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:: 104 boxes and 45.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Miriam Holden Collection consists of books, periodicals, manuscripts, clippings, photographs, cartoons, letters, and other materials about women and their achievements collected by Holden.

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

Naumburg Collection of Ford Madox Ford, 1871-1992 (inclusive) 1910-1970 (bulk)

Extent:: 13 boxes, 2 items, and 5.9 linear feet
Abstract:: Ford Madox Ford, formerly "Ford Madox Hueffer", founded The English Review, a literary journal, in 1908 and published novels (such as The Good Soldier, 1915) and critical works. The collection consists jointly of letters and works of Ford and letters and works about Ford collected by Edward Naumburg (Princeton Class of 1924).

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

F. L. Pleadwell Papers, 1930-1957 (bulk) 1880-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 1.65 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists, for the most part, of letters received by American physician and collector F. L. Pleadwell and his wife, the former Laura Mell Stith, concerning Pleadwell's collection of autographs and books in the literary and historical fields, but includes an album of letters and other items collected from prominent associates in the medical field.

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

Charles Ryskamp Collection of William Cowper, 1780-1968 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12 boxes and 4.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of Xerox copies of works and correspondence by William Cowper collected by Princeton professor and scholar Charles Ryskamp, as well as correspondence, notebooks, and miscellaneous material of Neilson Campbell Hannay, another Cowper scholar and collector.

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

William F. Gekle Collection of Arthur Machen, 1936-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence and miscellaneous material relating to the Welsh translator, novelist, and storywriter Arthur Machen (1863-1947) that was collected by the American businessman and author William Francis Gekle.

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

Henry Neill Paul Papers, 1846-1952 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of works, correspondence, and printed matter of Henry Neill Paul (Princeton Class of 1884). Also included is an autograph book and account books of family members.

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

J. Harlin O'Connell Collection on English Artists, 1825-1952 (inclusive) 1880s-1930s (bulk)

Extent:: 7 boxes, 32 folios, 9 items, and 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of letters, short manuscripts, some artwork, and a few proofs of English poets, dramatists, novelists, critics, essayists, biographers, journalists, publishers, artists, and actors who were prominent primarily from the 1890s through the 1930s.

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

George Simpson Eddy Collection of Benjamin Franklin, 1684-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: 23 boxes and 22.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of material by and about American patriot and founding father Benjamin Franklin collected by George Simpson Eddy in the process of pursuing various projects on and studies of Franklin.

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

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