Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1860">1860</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1864">1864</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Rush Family Papers, 1675-1885 (inclusive) 1817-1849 (bulk)

Extent:: 61 boxes, 55 items, 11 volumes, and 26.55 linear feet
Abstract:: The collection documents the career of Richard Rush (Princeton Class of 1797) as lawyer, statesman, and diplomat, emphasizing diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Great Britain while he was minister to Great Britain (1817-1825) and between the United States and France when he was minister to France (1847-1849), as well as his successful efforts (1836-1838) in securing the Smithsonian bequest, which was used to establish the Smithsonian Institution. The papers of Richard Rush constitute the larger part of the collection; letters of his father, Benjamin Rush, M.D. (Princeton Class of 1760), and papers of his son, Benjamin Rush (Princeton Class of 1829, constitute the other major groups of papers in this family archive.

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

George Cruikshank Collection, 1782-1894 (inclusive) 1825-1878 (bulk)

Extent:: 35 boxes, 192 items, and 19.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The collection integrates numerous accessions of English artist and caricaturist George Cruikshank material, including large amounts of correspondence as well as original drawings and sketches.

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

Hudson Review Archives, 1863-2016 (inclusive) 1947-2014 (bulk)

Extent:: 542 boxes and 2 items
Abstract:: Consists of the records of The Hudson Review, one of the most notable and influential American literary quarterlies of the post-World War II era. Reflecting the history of this New York City-based magazine, the bulk of material dates from 1947 to 2014. In addition, there are extensive personal and family papers of founding editor Frederick Morgan (1922-2004), who was also a published poet and translator.

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

William A. Prickitt Papers Related to Company G of the 25th United States Colored Infantry Regiment, 1864-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet and 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of a group of military records collected by Captain William A. Prickitt (1839-1929) documenting the daily operations of African American soldiers in Company G of the United States Colored Infantry's 25th Regiment during the final year of the American Civil War.

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

Booth Tarkington Papers, 1812-1956, 1812-1956 (inclusive) 1899-1946 (bulk)

Extent:: 281 boxes and 131.9 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of extensive writings -- novels, plays, short stories, articles, film scenarios, radio scripts -- and correspondence of "The Gentleman from Indiana" Booth Tarkington, noted American author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

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

Edward Livingston Papers, 1683-1877 (inclusive) 1764-1836 (bulk)

Extent:: 178 boxes and 120 linear feet
Abstract:: The Edward Livingston Papers document the career of American lawyer, diplomat, statesman, and legal theorist Edward Livingston. The collection also contains domestic, financial, and property records of some three dozen others, mostly members of the Livingston/Beekman branch of the Hudson River Valley Livingstons and the Montgomery, Davezac, Barton, and Hunt families; the family surveyor/agent John Cox, Jr.; and an Albany-area merchant Benjamin French, whose forfeited estate ended up in Edward Livingston's hands for debt collection.

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

Uel Merrill Fisk Lectures, 1856-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet and 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of a series of manuscript lectures by U. M. (Uel Merrill) Fisk, a white Universalist pastor and lecturer on the radical abolitionist lecture circuit in New York and New England in the years leading up to and during the American Civil War. The lectures in the collection from this period argue for the abolition of slavery, and another from the Reconstruction Era advocates for voting rights for Black men.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [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]

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]

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