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Preston Beyer Collection of John Steinbeck, 1970-1990 (bulk) 1939-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:
19 boxes
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Consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and ephemera by and relating to John Steinbeck collected by Preston Beyer, cofounder of the John Steinbeck Society of America. Included is a large amount of correspondence (circa 1939-1993) of Beyer with bibliographers, critics, collectors, biographers, universities, friends, and relatives concerned with the life and works of John Steinbeck.

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

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Budd Schulberg Papers, 1936-1967 (inclusive)

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34 boxes, 1 item, and 12.9 linear feet
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Consists of writings, correspondence, and miscellanea of the American novelist, playwright, screenwriter and biographer Budd Schulberg (1914-2009 ).

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

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E. Stanley Atkinson Autograph Collection, 1748-1889 (inclusive)

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1 box
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Consists of letters and documents signed by historical figures from both the Revolutionary War and the pre-Civil War periods of American history, collected by E. Stanley Atkinson, a member of the Princeton Class of 1910.

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

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Howard C. Rice Papers, 1965-1975 (inclusive)

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22 boxes and 8.8 linear feet
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Consists of papers relating to the preparation of The American Campaigns of Rochambeau's Army, 1780-1783 (1972), which was translated and edited by Princeton's Special Collections librarian Howard C. Rice and Anne S. K. Brown.

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

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New Review Correspondence of Samuel Putnam, 1927-1933 (inclusive)

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5 boxes and 2.25 linear feet
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Samuel Putnam (1892-1950) was an American author, translator, and editor. The collection reflects the work of Putnam during the period he lived with his family in France, emphasizing his work as editor of The New Review. Correspondents include Ezra Pound, who served as associate editor for four issues, Richard Aldington, William Aspenwall Bradley, and Ford Madox Ford, as well as over 100 other literary and artistic figures.

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

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Carlos Fuentes Papers, 1830s-2012 (inclusive) 1950-2012 (bulk)

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381 boxes and 60 items
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The Carlos Fuentes Papers consists of personal and working papers of Fuentes (1928-2012), Mexican author, editor, and diplomat, including notebooks, manuscripts of novels and novellas, short stories, plays, screenplays, nonfiction writings, speeches and interviews, translations of fiction and nonfiction, correspondence, juvenilia, drawings, documents, photographs, audiocassettes, videocassettes, papers of others, scrapbooks, clippings, and printed material.

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

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George Segal Papers, 1970-1999 (bulk) 1936-2010 (inclusive)

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126 boxes
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Business files, correspondence, photographs, artwork, writings, and clippings of George Segal (1924-2000), 20th-century American sculptor, artist, and photographer active from the late 1950s until 1999. The papers contain photographs taken by and of the artist, correspondence and all business files relating to exhibitions, records of the production of public commissions, writings by and about Segal, audio and visual media, and exhibition catalogs.

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

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William H. Tower Philatelic Collection, 1380-1950 (inclusive) 1700s-1940s (bulk)

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20 boxes and 15.4 linear feet
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Consists of envelopes both used and unused (also known as covers), letters, postcards, documents, postage stamps, and a variety of other philatelic material from around the world as collected and annotated by the Reverend William Hogarth Tower (1871-1950). The collection spans the topics of English Postal History, United States Postal History, War Covers, Philatelic Miscellany, and Franking.

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

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William Jovanovich Papers, 1950-1996 (bulk) 1815-2006 (inclusive)

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61 boxes and 32.8 linear feet
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William Jovanovich (1920-2001) was an American publisher, author, and businessman, who led the publishing firm Harcourt Brace Jovanovich from 1954 to 1991, as president and later as chief executive officer. The collection consists of Jovanovich's author and publisher files, including an extensive file on Charles A. Lindbergh, along with correspondence, writings, personal and family papers, memorabilia, and other files documenting his career as a major American publisher in the 20th century, his creative pursuits in fiction and nonfiction, and his interest in Yugoslav literature and textbook publishing.

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John Ennis Papers, 1935-2016 (inclusive) 1967-2016 (bulk)

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79 boxes and 31.5 linear feet
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Consists of writings, editorial files, correspondence, teaching materials, and other professional working files of Irish poet John Ennis (1944- ), including drafts of his published poetry and unpublished work from the late 1960s through 2016, editorial files related to anthologies of Irish and Canadian poetry he edited between 2002 and 2009, and materials documenting the activities of the Irish arts organization Poetry Ireland and its journal Poetry Ireland Review from its inception in 1978 through the 1990s.

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

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Elmer Adler Papers, 1651-1961 (inclusive) 1925-1955 (bulk)

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464 boxes
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Elmer Adler was a printer, publisher, editor, and author. This collection consists of the personal papers of Adler as well as the business archives of the Pynson Printers and The Colophon.

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

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John Peale Bishop Papers, 1913-2008 (inclusive)

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26 boxes and 11.6 linear feet
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John Peale Bishop (Princeton Class of 1917) was a noted author, poet, and editor. This collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, documents, drawings, printed materials, and memorabilia of Bishop.

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Lehmann Family Papers, 1649-1990 (inclusive) 1930-1975 (bulk)

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173 boxes
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John Lehmann was an English author, poet, journalist, editor, and publisher. His papers consist of letters from his literary friends, the correspondence of his family since the nineteenth century, manuscripts of his publications, financial and domestic files, and personal memorabilia.

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Ananda K. Coomaraswamy Papers, 1917-1947 (bulk) 1827-1970 (inclusive)

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93 boxes
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Ananda K. Coomaraswamy was a noted art historian and champion of Ceylonese and Indian culture. This collection covers a broad spectrum of Ananda K. Coomaraswamy's work in the fields of art history, philosophy, religion, and social criticism.

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

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Kimon Friar Papers, 1926-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
158 boxes and 66.6 linear feet
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The collection consists of personal papers of Kimon Friar, one of the first and most prolific translators of modern Greek poetry into English. His work helped bring modern Greek literature to the attention of the international public.

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

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Joaquín Villalobos - Archivo de la insurgencia salvadoreña, circa 1970-2005 (inclusive) 1978-1994 (bulk)

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107.29 linear feet
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El archivo se compone de material referente a la insurgencia salvadoreña que documenta los acontecimientos políticos, sociales y militares ocurridos durante y después del conflicto armado en El Salvador. Incluye folletos, textos de estudio, entrevistas, reportes, informes, boletines, artículos, partes de guerra, cuadernos y libretas, cartas, agendas, comunicados, publicaciones, recortes de prensa, cartografía, afiches, fotografías y negativos.

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

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Archivo de Salvador Novo, 1955-1996 (inclusive) principalmente 1955-1973 (bulk)

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1.67 linear feet and 1 oversize folder
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La colección consiste principalmente en correspondencia sostenida entre Salvador Novo y Carlos I. Guajardo. También se incluyen poemas, guiones teatrales, conferencias, recortes, separatas, tarjetas, invitaciones y algunas fotografías.

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

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Dance Subject Files, 1900-1980s (inclusive)

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31 boxes and 12.4 linear feet
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The Dance Subject Files consist of dance-related subject files from early 20th century through 1980s. Among the material are clippings, photos, programs, promotional materials, and dance school brochures.

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

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Economic Development and Conditions in Peru, III, 1987-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
3 boxes and 2 linear feet
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This collection contains pamphlets, monographs, bulletins, flyers, posters, and other miscellaneous items addressing a variety of local and regional development issues in Peru, such as municipal administration, civic participation and community organizing, infrastructure, socioeconomic development, and decentralization.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

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Mexican Elections 1997, 1990-1997 (inclusive)

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6 boxes, 6 items, 1 reel, and 3.7 linear feet
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This collection contains documents, pamphlets, articles, flyers, posters, banners and other miscellaneous propaganda items produced by the Mexican political parties leading up to the 1997 elections.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

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Health in Peru, 1991-2003 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.5 linear feet
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This collection contains pamphlets, articles, and other miscellaneous items addressing a range of health-related topics in Peru, such as domestic violence, substance abuse, sexual and reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, religious health education, and nutrition.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

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Pluto Press Publisher Files, 1982-2017 (inclusive) (bulk 1997-2010) (bulk)

Extent:
4.4 linear feet and 5 boxes
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Consists of Pluto Press publisher files produced by scholars writing about the conflicts of the Middle East, containing 164 publisher's files for 113 books. Pluto Press is a British independent book publisher founded in 1969 and is known for being a radical political publishing house that focuses on contemporary issues. Collection includes correspondence between authors and publishers, publishing contracts, financial projects, press releases, author questionnaires, chapter drafts, and cover designs. The collection spans the years 1982-2017, with the bulk of materials from 1997 to 2010.

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Yanni Posnakoff Papers, 1953-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.15 linear feet (2 boxes)
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Consists of correspondence, original sketches by Yanni Posnakoff, personal documents, photographs, exhibition catalogs, and printed material regarding the life and work of the artist in the United States.

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

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Joseph R. Brodsky Records Concerning Haywood Patterson and Clarence Norris v. State of Alabama, 1931-1934 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear feet and 1 box
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These records contain the transcript of record for Haywood Patterson v. State of Alabama and the transcript of record for Clarence Norris v. State of Alabama. It also includes the brief for appellants for the Supreme Court of the State of Alabama v. Haywood Patterson and Clarence Norris.

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Samuel Woodfill Correspondence, 1914-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
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Consists of 64 pictorial postcards written by Samuel Woodfill, mostly addressed to Lorena "Blossom" Wiltshire. Written during Woodfill's time serving in the U. S. Army, the postcards feature images of San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Laredo, and Mexico and its inhabitants. Woodfill writes of camp life, daily activities, weather, training, and conflicts on the Texas-Mexican border.

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Collection of Modern Greek Postcards, 1903-1940 (inclusive)

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9 folders
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Consists of (41) color and black-and-white postcards depicting the Ethnikē Organōsē Neolaias (National Youth Organization); Salonique (by Mario Perilla); Crete (by N. Alikiōtēs); Souvenir d' Orien (by Levy Fils); Souvenir de Smyrne; Macedonian Struggle; and International Occupation. There are also (23) color satirical postcards.

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

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Paul Merchant Papers, 1963-2011 (inclusive)

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0.6 linear feet and 2 boxes
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Consists of Merchant's manuscript drafts, correspondence, photographs, inscribed books, and other materials relating to the Greek poet Helenē Vakalo (1921-2001), and his English translation of Genealogia. The collection also contains writings by Giannēs Ritsos, Kimon Friar, and materials of other authors and publishers.

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Collection of Documents Related to the Incarceration of Japanese Americans at Tule Lake Relocation Center, 1941-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.75 linear feet and 1 box
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Consists of a collection of thirty-one miscellaneous documents concerning the incarceration of Japanese Americans by the United States government during World War II at the Tule Lake Relocation Center (later Tule Lake Segregation Center) and other American concentration camps. Most of the materials in this collection relate to a 1943 loyalty questionnaire and the resulting segregation at Tule Lake of those labeled as "disloyal," which led to thousands of incarcerated Japanese Americans deciding to renounce their U.S. citizenship and apply for repatriation to Japan. Materials document resistance efforts by organized groups, such as Sokuji Kikoku Hoshi-dan, as well as individual acts of resistance by incarcerees.

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Photographs Documenting Logging Crews and Rural Life in Western Washington and Northwest Oregon, circa 1889-1910 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.3 linear feet and 1 box
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Consists of a collection of twenty-two photographs documenting logging equipment, camps, crews, working conditions, and family life, primarily in Western Washington and Northwest Oregon along the Columbia River during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Theodor Kallifatides Papers, 1970-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.8 linear feet and 2 boxes
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Consists of correspondence with Kallifatides's parents in Greece; family correspondence; autograph manuscripts and typescripts of his work; and some printed material and documents.

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

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Sergei Alekseyev Correspondence, 1915-1987, (inclusive) 1964-1970 (bulk)

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2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet
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Consists of correspondence, photographs, and emphera sent to Ina Tillman from her friend Sergei Alekseyev in the Soviet Union (Siberia). Tillman and Alekseyev were pen pals, and, as Esperantists, they used Esperanto to communicate with each other. The collection spans 1915 to 1987, with a bulk of the collection being their correspondence from 1964 to 1970.

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

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Miscellaneous Playscripts Collection, 1882-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:
85 boxes and 34 linear feet
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This collection includes some playscripts stamped or addressed by theater agencies in Chicago, New York City, and Hollywood, while others were used at McCarter Theater or by the Princeton University Players. There are wartime scripts from both world wars, as well as government plays from the Federal Theater Project, the Works Progress Administration, and the Department of Agriculture's War Food Commission.

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

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Arthur Friedman Collection of Programs and Playbills, 1893-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 boxes, 13 volumes, and 7 linear feet
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Arthur Friedman is an American collector in music and theater. His collection consists of bound scrapbooks of opera programs and playbills for theater and concert performances covering eighty years of regular attendance by Friedman in New York City at the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and various legitimate theaters.

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

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Rowe Family Photographs, 1890-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.25 linear feet and 1 box
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Consists of over one hundred photographs documenting the Rowe family in Spokane and Edgecomb, Washington, and Lawrence County, Missouri. Photographs depict sawmills, steam engine threshers, store interiors, Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders," and snapshots of the Rowe family who operated engines and owned farms in Washington state, Missouri, and Kansas.

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

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Panhellenic Liberation Movement (P.A.K.) Papers, 1968 may - 1972 march (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear feet and 1 box
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This collection consists of archives from the time of the establishment of the Panhellenic Liberation Movement (Panellēnio Sosialistiko Kinēma, P.A.K.) against the junta. Included are letters, statutes, press releases, speeches, and articles written in Greek, English, and German dated May 1968 - March 1972.

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

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