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Martin I. J. Griffin papers, 1870-1911 (bulk) 1842-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 25.85 linear feet (61 containers)
Abstract:: A prominent Catholic historian and Philadelphia native, Martin Ignatius Joseph Griffin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 23, 1842. His parents, Terence J. and Elizabeth (Doyle) Griffin, were immigrants from Ireland. He was educated in parochial and public schools and began his journalistic career as a contributor to Catholic newspapers. Widely known as a church historian, Griffin authored many works dealing with Catholic history and was a frequent contributor to and editor of several magazines and periodicals, including The Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Journal, American Catholic Historical Researches and Griffin’s Journal. He edited a Sunday School journal from 1867 to 1870 before serving as assistant editor to the newly established Catholic Standard and Times, the official Philadelphia diocesan newspaper, from 1870 to 1873. Griffin founded the American Catholic Historical Society in 1884 and served as its...(see more)

Held at: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center [Contact Us]

Faculty and Professional Staff files, Subgroup 6: G, 1764-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 268 boxes
Abstract:: Princeton University's Dean of the Faculty is the senior administrator responsible for the quality and well-being of the faculty and professional staff of the university. The collection consists of personnel files for nearly every individual at one time employed as a member of Princeton University's faculty or professional staff.

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

Alumni and Faculty Offprint Collection, circa 1800-1997 (inclusive) 1915-1955 (bulk)

Extent:: 54 boxes and 42 folders
Abstract:: This collection consists of offprints of articles written by Princeton alumni and faculty; however, in some instances the articles are written about an individual alumni or faculty member. The offprints generally consist of journals, published articles, speeches, lectures, sermons, memorials, and articles from scientific journals and magazines.

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

James Edward Calhoun Correspondence, 1827-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence of James Edward Calhoun, a 19th-century U.S. Navy lieutenant.

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

Baldwin Family Gold Rush Collection, 1849-1852 (bulk) 1809-1852 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists for the most part of California "Gold Rush" papers (1849-1852) of several members of the Baldwin family of Utica, N.Y. Images of this collection are also available online at Digital PUL.

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

Hobart Family Collection, 1791-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of family correspondence of John Henry Hobart, a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

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

Edwin A. Parrott Collection, 1859-1896 (bulk) 1837-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and documents by and about Edwin A. Parrott, who represented Ohio in the House of Representatives in 1863.

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

Tennent Family Papers, 1770-1795 (bulk) 1755-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.65 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of miscellaneous eighteenth-century papers of several members of the Tennent family of New Jersey and South Carolina.

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

Selected Papers of Sparse Grey Hackle, 1765-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 1.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected manuscripts and documents of Sparse Grey Hackle, an American author of books about angling.

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

Woodrow Wilson Collection, 1837-1986 (inclusive) 1883-1924 (bulk)

Extent:: 17 volumes, 107 boxes, and 43 folders
Abstract:: The Woodrow Wilson Collection consists of Wilson holdings which have been acquired by the Princeton University Library Special Collections gradually over many years by purchase and gifts from many sources. The collection is rich in material prior to Wilson's presidential years, although it is not limited to this period; researchers will find materials documenting both the public and private life of Woodrow Wilson. Various types of information written by or about Wilson are present in the collection, including manuscripts, addresses, articles, correspondence, telegrams, legal documents, booklets, pamphlets, photographs, portraits, cartoons, newspapers and scrapbooks.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

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