Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1852">1852</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Princeton University Library Collection of Princeton University Materials, 1746-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes and 2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of an assembled collection of correspondence, documents, and manuscripts related to Princeton University, its students, and its employees, some in an official capacity and others as personal or family records of those associated with Princeton University, or the College of New Jersey as it was known prior to the end of the 19th century. Materials span from the 1740s until the 1980s, though most pertain to the mid-18th through early 20th century.

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

Milton Halsey Thomas Papers, 1796-1977 (inclusive) 1930-1960 (bulk)

Extent:: 47 boxes, 2 items, and 20.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of manuscripts, correspondence, documents, photographs, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous research material of librarian/archivist Milton Halsey Thomas, including research material for several of his historical publications.

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

Silvia S. Bennet Collection on the Olyphant Family, 1764-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:: 13 boxes and 5.3 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of genealogist Silvia S. Bennet's works about, and research papers of, various members of the Olyphant family of Charleston, South Carolina, and New York State.

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

Throop and Martin Family Papers, 1693-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12 boxes
Abstract:: Contains manuscripts, correspondence, documents, and photographs concerning the Throop and Throop Martin families of New Jersey. In addition to the family correspondence, there is an autograph collection and other miscellaneous items.

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

Edward Coles Papers, 1797-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes
Abstract:: Edward Coles was a prominent anti-slavery political figure, who most notably served as governor of Illinois when the state became officially anti-slavery through a referendum vote. These papers include personal notes from Coles, correspondence to and by Coles with friends, colleagues, and family, documents about Coles, and the writings of other people.

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

Frank N. Doubleday and Nelson Doubleday Collection, 1734-1966 (inclusive) 1890s-1940s (bulk)

Extent:: 33 boxes, 1 item, and 14 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of papers of Frank Nelson Doubleday and his son, Nelson, relating to their personal and business relationships with prominent authors and artists published under the Doubleday imprint, such as Joseph Conrad, A. B. Frost, Rudyard Kipling, T. E. Lawrence, and W. Someset Maugham.

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

Collection of Ephemera Relating to the Marketing of Books, 1742-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 boxes, 26 items, and 21 linear feet
Abstract:: Collection of ephemera relating to the marketing of books, consisting of prospectuses, adverts, catalogs, etc.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Joseph Jefferson Collection, 1823-1976 (inclusive) 1829-1905 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Joseph Jefferson (1829-1905) was an American actor and author. His collection consists of biographical newspaper clippings, 2 copies of his Autobiography, theatrical criticism and approbation, and clippings on family matters.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Edmund Kean Collection, 1814-1933 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of theater programs, newspaper clippings, and articles on English actor Edmund Kean, as well as portraits of Kean in various dramatic roles.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Geographical Playbills Collection, 1832-1980 (inclusive) 1925-1965 (bulk)

Extent:: 242 boxes and 105.61 linear feet
Abstract:: The Geographical Playbills Collection consists chiefly of playbills from the United States, but Great Britain, Canada, Bermuda, France, Germany, and Japan are also represented. Although this is a collection of playbills, there are also some letters, documents, printed matter, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous material.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

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